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EES4710BD 10 Slots L2/L3/L4 Chassis Switch
ES4710BD supports the configuration of proxy ARP for some applications. For instance, when an
ARP request is received on the port, requesting an IP address in the same IP segment of the port but
not the same physical network, if the port has enabled proxy ARP, the port would reply to the ARP
with its own MAC address and forward the actual packets received. Enabling proxy ARP allows
machines physically separated but of the same IP segment ignores the physical separation and
communicate via proxy ARP interface as if in the same physical network.
17.3.2 ARP configuration 17.3.2.1 ARP Configuration Task Sequence
1. Configure static ARP
2. Configure proxy ARP
1. Configure static ARP
Command Explanation
arp <ip_address> <mac_address>
{[ethernet] <portName>}
no arp <ip_address>
Configures a static ARP entry; the “no arp
<ip_address>” command deletes a static ARP
entry.
2. Configure proxy ARP
Command Explanation
ip proxy-arp
no ip proxy-arp
Enables the proxy ARP function for Ethernet
ports: the “no ip proxy-arp” command
disables the proxy ARP.
17.3.2.2 ARP Forwarding Configuration Commands

17.3.2.2.1 Arp

Command: arp <ip_address> <mac_address> {[ethernet] <portName>}
no arp <ip_address>
Function: Configures a static ARP entry; the “no arp <ip_address>” command deletes a static ARP
entry.
Parameters: <ip_address> is the IP address; <mac_address> is the MAC address; ethernet stands
for Ethernet port; <portName> for the name of layer2 port.
Default: No static ARP entry is set by default.
Command mode: VLAN Interface Mode
Usage Guide: Static ARP entries can be configured in the switch.
Example: Configuring static ARP for interface VLAN1.
Switch(Config-If-Vlan1)#arp 1.1.1.1 00-03-0f-f0-12-34 eth 1/2