Allied Telesis C613-16164-00 REV E guide

Understanding VRF-lite

Static and dynamic inter-VRF routing

As mentioned above, "Inter-VRF communication" on page 8, in some circumstances it is required to (selectively) allow traffic between two interfaces that are not in the same VRF. This will be useful if there is common network equipment (e.g. Internet connections or shared resources) that multiple VRFs need to share.

Inter-VRF routing is achieved by statically or dynamically taking a route entry and its next-hop interface from one VRF, and adding it into the routing table of another. A dynamic inter-VRF route can be added by using the BGP route import/export feature. A static inter-VRF route can be added by a user command. For more information on static routing, see "Static inter- VRF routing" on page 17.

Static and dynamic inter-VRF communication can be used simultaneously or separately. Dynamic inter-VRF communication is only achieved via use of the BGP routing protocol. OSPF and RIP cannot be used to achieve inter-VRF communication.

Internally transferring routes between VRF instances is quite separate from the sharing of routes of a specific VRF routing domain, with external routers that are members of that same domain. As mentioned above, all dynamic routing protocols can be used to distribute routing information to external peer devices. OSPF, RIP, and BGP can all be used to dynamically distribute routes to external peers within VRF routing domains.

When BGP is used for dynamic inter-VRF communication, routes from other routing protocols (including connected routes, static routes, OSPF or RIP) are redistributed into a VRF instance’s BGP route table (BGP must be configured and associated with the VRF instance). Other VRF instances that are configured with BGP can selectively copy these routes into their own separate BGP route tables.

Inter-VRF route leakage interoperates with the exchange of route information. Routes learnt from external peers in one VRF domain can be leaked to other VRF instances and routes leaked into a VRF instance can then be advertised to external peers connected to that instance.

The details of dynamic inter-VRF routing are described in "Dynamic inter-VRF communication explained" on page 18.

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C613-16164-00 REV E specifications

The Allied Telesis C613-16164-00 REV E is a robust networking device designed to enhance connectivity and communication within enterprise environments. Renowned for its reliability and efficiency, this device serves as an ideal choice for organizations seeking to improve their network infrastructure.

At its core, the C613-16164-00 REV E is a part of Allied Telesis' suite of products that adhere to high-performance standards. One of the main features is its support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, making it versatile enough to handle a variety of network configurations. This capability allows for seamless integration into different network architectures, whether for simple local area networks (LANs) or more advanced setups with routing capabilities.

Another significant characteristic of the C613-16164-00 REV E is its high-speed data transfer capabilities. With support for Gigabit Ethernet, the device ensures that data can be transmitted quickly and efficiently across the network. This is particularly important for businesses that rely on heavy data usage and need to maintain performance standards even during peak hours.

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In terms of manageability, the device supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), allowing for easy monitoring and management of network resources. Network administrators can efficiently manage the device and optimize performance with minimal effort, improving overall productivity.

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