Provides instructions for configuring logical interfaces that connect Layer 2 bridged networks with Layer 3 routed environments. It covers Ethernet virtual circuits, MAC address assignment, and the encapsulation methods required for efficient packet forwarding.
The Cisco 8500 Series Catalyst Edge Platform supports the bridge domain interface (BDI) feature, which enables packaging Layer 2 Ethernet segments into Layer 3 IP.
Information about bridge domain interface
Introduces bridge domain interface architecture, detailing restrictions, Ethernet virtual circuits, encapsulation, MAC address assignment, IP protocol support, forwarding mechanisms between Layer 2 and Layer 3, link states, interface statistics, and providing step-by-step configuration and verification instructions including virtual IP interface overview.
Configure bridge domain virtual IP interface
Explains virtual IP interface configuration, including associating VIF interfaces with a bridge domain, verifying interface settings, and integrating example configurations for deploying virtual IP interfaces within bridge domain environments.