March 2013
Intermediate to advanced
864 pages
26h 12m
English
book
NX-OS and Cisco Nexus Switching: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures, Second Edition
by Ron Fuller, David Jansen, Matthew McPherson
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Chapter 2. Layer 2 Support and Configurations
The Nexus line of switches provides a robust Layer 2 feature set. This chapter covers common implementations and syntax for Layer 2 features such as virtual local-area networks (VLANs), Private VLANs (PVLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD), virtual Port Channel (vPC), and Cisco FabricPath.
This chapter covers the following topics, as they relate to the Nexus family of switches:
• Layer 2 overview: Describes the functionality of Layer 2 features and interfaces for the Nexus family of switches
• VLANs and Private VLANs: Describes VLAN and Private VLAN support available within the Nexus family of switches
• Spanning Tree Protocol: Outlines the different STP options ...
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