All, I'd like to add to this something that I haven't seen in other posts yet, and that is a quick look at layer2 function. I have a Catalyst 6509 with an MSFC on it. There is only *ONE* VLAN configured on the MSFC, however, that VLAN has several secondary addresses assigned to it (I know, not a great solution, but let's not go there). If I do a "show mls entry" on my switch, it is full of entries for hosts talking to hosts on the same VLAN. My point? When a host wants to talk to a host on another subnet (VLAN or not), it ANDs the address with it's own mask, determines that the host is in fact on a different subnet, then arps (if necessary) for it's default gateway (the MSFC) and sends the packet on it's way. The 6509/MSFC receive the packet and begin the MLS cache setup process (candidate packet, timeout, etc). All this is still done inspite of the fact that the MSFC only has a single VLAN.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen Hoover Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? [7:63147] > > ------------------------- > > actually it is by doing secondaries, but i would highly recommend doing > > vlans if possible. keep it clean and simple. > > > one may also configure the physical interfaces as L3 interfaces - just as > one might do on a router with several ethernet ports. Oooooo ok, now THAT statement leads me to believe the L3 switching IS possible without VLANs. -Stephen Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63221&t=63147 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
