Introduction Configuring VLAN Based HVLAN
Software Reference for SwitchBlade x3100 Series Switches (Layer Two Switching)
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CREATE HVLAN
Syntax
CREATE HVLAN=[ hvlanname ] VID={ 2..4094 | vid-range } [ TYPE={
PORTTUNNEL | VLANTUNNEL } ]
Description Creates a Hierarchical Virtual LAN (HVLAN) entry with a unique name and identifier
(VID). Once created, the HVLAN’s VID cannot be changed. The HVLAN must first be
removed with the DESTROY HVLAN command and then created again. When an
HVLAN entry is created, it is assigned to the default STP. A maximum of 4093 HVLANS/
VLANS can be created with any VID in the range 2 to 4094.
The following table gives the range of values for each option that can be specified with
this command and a default value (if applicable).
Example
CREATE HVLAN=S_300 VID=300 TYPE=VLANTUNNEL
Option Description Default Value
HVLAN The name for this HVLAN. vlan{VID},
e.g., vlan3000
VID
The VLAN id or range of vids.
A maximum of 4093
HVLANs can be created with any VID in the range
2 to 4094
.
N/A
TYPE PORTTUNNEL - Port-based HVLAN
VLANTUNNEL - VLAN-based HVLAN
PORTTUNNEL