08-17-2014 01:18 AM - edited 03-07-2019 08:24 PM
Hello,
I'm trying to come up with a solution to add DHCP to a LAN config similar to the diagram below:
Info
I need to provide redundancy via a router or L3 switch to all the vlans and provide redundancy. What is the best way to do this? IPhelper, SVIs on the DHCP server for each vlan etc. I have the scopes created on the DHCP server, but am not sure of the links from the DHCP server should be L3 ports like a router on a stick, trunk ports etc.
Thanks
08-17-2014 02:07 AM
Is there only one DHCP-server? Then there is at least one singe-point-of failure.
For the rest I would follow a "keep it simple" approach. No SVIs or trunks to the DHCP-server but just one VLAN with one IP on the DHCP that gets the DHCP-packets through IP-helper. With only one VLAN you have spanning-tree to the cores and onle link gets blocked. Easy and simple.
08-17-2014 05:41 AM
you can configure 2 dhcp servers on core1 and core2 with the same scope and they will work. and you will have dhcp redunduncy
and dont forget to rate post
08-17-2014 10:56 AM
08-17-2014 01:20 PM
That strategy is what I would see as an easy solution. If something didn't work there, I would better first investigate why the DHCP-messages were sent to the server incorrectly.
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide