vrf-lite Commands

This section describes commands used to configure Virtual Router Forwarding (VRF) on the interface and to view VRF information.

NOTE: These commands are applicable only for TJ1400P-M3 switch.

Configure VRF

This section describes commands used to configure VRF.

vrf

This command is used to create a named virtual router forwarding (vrf) instance.

• Format: vrf <Vrf-name>
• Mode: Global Config

rd

The command creates VRF table by specifying route distinguisher. rd value must be in the form AS number and an arbitrary number (x:y) or an IP address and arbitrary number (A.B.C.D:y)

NOTE: To configure VRF, rd value must be provided.

• Format: rd <route-distinguisher>
• Mode: VRF Config

ip route

The command is used to configure static route for the VRF.

• Format: ip route <ip-addr> <subnet-mask> [next-hop-ip | Null0] [preference]
• Mode: VRF Config

Configure VRF on interface

The following commands are used to configure VRF on the interface:

vrf forwarding

The command is used to bind the named vrf to the interface. The interface must be L3 VLAN interface or pure L3 port.

• Format: vrf forwarding <vrf-name>
• Mode: Interface Config

NOTE: Before vrf forwarding make sure the interface is configured.