Creating a SPBM B-VLAN

Create a Shortest Path Bridging MAC (SPBM) Backbone VLAN (B-VLAN). Each SPBM network instance is associated with at least one backbone VLAN (B-VLAN) in the core SPBM network. This VLAN is used for both control plane traffic and dataplane traffic.

Note

Note

As a best practice, configure two B-VLANs in an SPBM dual-homing environment.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation tree, expand the following folders: Configuration > VLAN.
  2. Click VLANs.
  3. In the Basic tab, click Insert.
  4. In the Id box, enter an unused VLAN ID, or use the ID provided.
  5. In the Name box, type the VLAN name, or use the name provided.
  6. In the Color Identifier box, click the down arrow and choose a color from the list, or use the color provided.
  7. In the Type box, select spbm-bvlan.
  8. Cick Insert.
  9. Collapse the VLANs tab.

    The VLAN is added to the Basic tab.

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