Can the CSS operate in bridged mode with multple subnets?

mmedwid · ‎07-30-2007

The white paper below notes that the CSS CAN operate in bridged mode but it is not recommended. Is it possible to load balance more than a single subnet while operating the CSS in bridged (single VLAN) mode? I would like to test how effective it is despite the warning. Thanks.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/contnetw/ps1894/products_white_paper09186a00801bd4ae.shtml

Gilles Dufour · ‎07-31-2007

you can bridge with multiple subnets.

But the CSS will route between the subnets when it can. The bridged interfaces are not independent.

Gilles.

mmedwid · ‎07-31-2007

How would you get the CSS to recognize and balance the multiple subnets on a single bridge/VLAN? Thanks for both your answers so far Gilles.

Gilles Dufour · ‎07-31-2007

you can assign multiple ip from different subnets to a single circuit vlan.

You link the physical interfaces with the "vlan" command. Then assign ip addresses under the circuit-vlan.

The CSS will bridge traffic on physical interfaces belonging to a same vlan.

I hope this is what you need.

Thanks,

Gilles.

mmedwid · ‎07-31-2007

I thought I had tested that configuration to a no-go. But based on your feedback - I'm going to have another go at it. Maybe I missed something. Thank-you very much.