Adding and Managing 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 Switches page is displayed.
  2. Click the name of the switch.
    The details page of switch is displayed, defaulting to the Overview tab.
  3. Select the Routed Interfaces sub-tab.
    Note: 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.
  4. Click Add VLAN Interface (VE).
    The Add VE Port sidebar is displayed.

    The Add VE Port sidebar contains IPv4 and IPv6 tabs.

  5. Select a VLAN ID.
    The VE field is automatically populated with the selected VLAN ID and cannot be modified.
  6. Enter the VE Name.
  7. Select the IPv4 or IPv6 tab.
    Note: Enter at least one IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address.
  8. Configure the following fields if IPv4 is selected:
    • (Optional) OSPF Area: Enter the OSPF area.
      Note: The RUCKUS ICX 8100 switch does not support Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) configuration.
    • (Optional) DHCP Relay Agent: Enter the DHCP relay agent.
    • IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address.
    • (Optional) IP Subnet Mask: Enter the IPv4 subnet mask.
    • (Optional) Ingress ACL (IPv4): Select an ingress IPv4 ACL.
    • (Optional) Egress ACL (IPv4): Select an egress IPv4 ACL.
  9. Configure the following fields if IPv6 is selected:
    • (Optional) OSPFv3 Area: Enter the OSPF area.
    • (Optional) IPv6 DHCP Relay Agent: Enter the IPv6 DHCP relay agent.
    • IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address.
    • (Optional) Prefix: Enter the IPv6 prefix length.
    • (Optional) IP Router ID: Enter the IP router ID.
    • (Optional) Ingress ACL (IPv6 ): Select an ingress IPv6 ACL.
    • (Optional) Egress ACL (IPv6 ): Select an egress IPv6 ACL.
  10. Click Add to create the VE Port.
  11. (Optional) Select the checkbox alongside the VE column to view and access the management options:
    • Edit: Modify the VE Port
    • Delete: Delete the VE Port.