EVPN-VXLAN 1

Question 1

What is VXLAN used for in a network?

Answer 1

Extending Layer 2 networks over a Layer 3 infrastructure using tunneling.

Question 2

What is the role of a VTEP in a VXLAN network?

Answer 2

A VXLAN Tunnel Endpoint (VTEP) encapsulates and decapsulates traffic between VXLAN.

Question 3

What protocol and port does VXLAN use for encapsulation?

Answer 3

UDP, port 4789.

Question 4

What is a VNI?

Answer 4

VXLAN Network Identifier – a 24-bit field that identifies a VXLAN segment.

Question 5

How many VXLAN segments are supported?

Answer 5

Approximately 16 million