03-21-2016 11:40 AM - edited 03-08-2019 05:03 AM
Hi ,
Switch 2960 is configured with several VLANs ( 10,20,30,40) and that switch I am using to connect my servers on which is running virtual hosta (VMware). Port on switch is trunk and there is a router for communications between VLANs. (classic router on stik).
Now I have some big data to copy from one vlan (vlan 20) to host (physical server) which is on access port on same switch. I do not want to use router for this .
is there a way to copy data between those two hosts without using the router ?
I know that if the both port put to be an access in VLAN 20 router wont be necessary. But then other host on VLAVs 10,30,40) will be unavailable.
03-21-2016 11:53 AM
Why would the other hosts be unavailable ?
Jon
03-21-2016 12:09 PM
because port will be then access in vlan 20.
Now port is in trunk mode and allowed vlan 10,20,30,40 . Port on which is connected virtual hosts.
03-21-2016 12:06 PM
Hi -
Easiest solution to copy data would be to add a second NIC to one of the VMs and put it in the same VLAN with the other server, then copy your data.
03-21-2016 01:04 PM
Yes, then new port will be access... I agree .
what will happen if port on which is connect server change to trunk port and allow vlan 20 ?
03-21-2016 01:06 PM
That would be fine as long as the server can support tagging.
If either of the devices can support tagging that is all you need.
Jon
03-21-2016 01:12 PM
thanks friends
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