7
6. VTEP 1 de-encapsulates the ARP reply, creates a suppression entry for Terminal 7, and
forwards the ARP reply to Terminal 1.
7. Terminal 4 sends an ARP request to obtain the MAC address of Terminal 1 or Terminal 7.
8. VTEP 1 creates a suppression entry for Terminal 4 and replies to the ARP request.
9. Terminal 10 sends an ARP request to obtain the MAC address of Terminal 1.
10. VTEP 3 creates a suppression entry for Terminal 10 and replies to the ARP request.
VXLAN IP gateways
A VXLAN IP gateway provides Layer 3 forwarding services for user terminals in VXLANs. A VXLAN
IP gateway can be an independent device or be collocated with a VTEP. For more information about
VXLAN IP gateway placement, see "Configuring VXLAN IP gateways."
Protocols and standards
RFC 7348, Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN): A Framework for Overlaying Virtualized
Layer 2 Networks over Layer 3 Networks