Adding VLAN Interfaces (VEs)

You can select a switch from a venue and add Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) interfaces, otherwise known as Virtual Ethernets (VEs), to it.

VLAN interfaces (or VEs) are virtual ports used to manage and route traffic within and between VLANs, providing the following benefits:

  • Network Segmentation: VEs divide a physical network into multiple logical networks, reducing broadcast traffic and improving performance.
  • Security: They isolate sensitive data by separating traffic into distinct VLANs, enhancing security.
  • Management: VEs simplify network management by allowing logical grouping of devices, making configuration easier.
  • Inter-VLAN Communication: They enable communication between different VLANs, essential for interconnected network segments.
  • Performance and Scalability: VEs improve network performance and scalability by minimizing broadcast traffic and allowing easy network expansion.
Complete the following steps to add VLAN interfaces (otherwise known as VEs) to a specific switch.
  1. On the navigation bar, select Wired > Switches > Switch List.
    The Switch Details page is displayed.
  2. Click on the name of the switch.
    The Overview page is displayed.
  3. Select the Routed Interfaces sub-tab.
  4. Click the Add VLAN Interface (VE) option.
    The Add VE Port sidebar is displayed.
  5. Configure the following fields to add a VE Port:
    • Switch: Select the switch name.

      The ICX 8100 series now supports static routing across multiple virtual interfaces, enhancing Layer 3 capabilities. Support for VE interface configuration has been enhanced for the following ICX 8100 series switch models:

      Table 1. Supported RUCKUS ICX 8100 Models
      Model Name Description
      ICX 8100-24 Standard 24-port switch
      ICX 8100-24P PoE-enabled 24-port switch
      ICX 8100-24P-X 10G 24‑port PoE‑enabled switch
      ICX 8100-24-X 10G 24‑port switch
      ICX 8100-48 Standard 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-48P PoE-enabled 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-48P-X 10G 48‑port PoE‑enabled switch
      ICX 8100-48PF PoE-enabled 48-port with additional features
      ICX 8100-48PF-X 10G PoE-enabled 48-port variant
      ICX 8100-48-X 10G variant of 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-C08PF Compact 8-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C08PF-X 10G compact 8-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C16P Compact 16-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C16P-X 10G compact 16-port PoE switch

      Before configuring a VE interface, ensure your ICX device is running FastIron firmware version 10.0.10h or later. Refer to Firmware Update Management by Switches for instructions on upgrading your switch firmware.

    • VLAN ID: Select a VLAN ID.
    • VE: Same as the VLAN ID (this field gets automatically populated and cannot be changed).
    • VE Name: Enter the VE name.
    • OSPF Area: Enter the OSPF field.
      Note: The RUCKUS ICX 8100 switch does not support the configuration of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
    • DHCP Relay Agent: Specify the DHCP relay agent.
    • IP Address: Specify the IP address.
    • IP Subnet Mask: Specify the IP subnet mask.
    • Ingress ACL: Specify the Ingress ACL
    • Egress ACL: Specify the Egress ACL.
  6. Click Add to add the VE Port.
    You can click Edit from the Routed Interfaces tab to edit the VE port.