Same client with Multiple sites on Same Metro-Network (for E-LAN service)

[NAGISWAREN2]

Hi All,

Knowing that each site client site will eventually connected to PE, where the PE has VPLS configuration and the metro network switch the packet based on Layer 2 info. This if the remote client site in another metro network which is behind another PE.

Now my question is , what if the same client has 2 location on the same Metro Network ?  is this both location need to communicate via PE , or will be directly communicate over Metro Network only ? I need some design guide . Thanks.   

[milton oliveira vieira]

Dear NAGISWAREN2.

Nowadays I'm working with MetroEthernet Virtual Circuit Based, it means we've a MPLS Network and Virtual Circuits carrying services (l2vpn). So, we've just one customer using VPLS and running OSPF over the WAN using a /24 subnet. As the WAN it's L3, physically every connection needs to pass over the PE to reach another one.

Regarding your doubt, I don't know what is the vendor and have no details about your infra or if you're using vlan over the Metro, but in the first look I believe the traffic flow over the PE's to reach another one, but with more details I could be more effective in your answer.

Thank you,