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ACI L2Out vs L2Extension?

Steven Williams
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What is the different between L2Out and L2Extension in ACI?

 

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RedNectar
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Hi @Steven Williams ,

What is the different between L2Out and L2Extension in ACI?


First the simple answer

L2Out=Bad Idea

L2Extension=Good Idea

 

Now in pictures

 

L2Out

L2Extension

 

And finally, a sensible answer

Whatever you can do with a L2Out (which is to map a single VLAN to a single EPG) can be done by L2Extension, and done

  • more easily
  • more flexibly
  • with more options

L2Outs are complicated, and I'd never recommend using one.

I hope this helps

 



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RedNectar
VIP
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Hi @Steven Williams ,

What is the different between L2Out and L2Extension in ACI?


First the simple answer

L2Out=Bad Idea

L2Extension=Good Idea

 

Now in pictures

 

L2Out

L2Extension

 

And finally, a sensible answer

Whatever you can do with a L2Out (which is to map a single VLAN to a single EPG) can be done by L2Extension, and done

  • more easily
  • more flexibly
  • with more options

L2Outs are complicated, and I'd never recommend using one.

I hope this helps

 



Don't forget to mark answers as correct if it solves your problem. This helps others find the correct answer if they search for the same problem


RedNectar aka Chris Welsh.
Forum Tips: 1. Paste images inline - don't attach. 2. Always mark helpful and correct answers, it helps others find what they need.

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