Difference between EVPN and VXLAN ?

[palani2010]

Difference between EVPN and VXLAN ?

[Roddie Hasan]

Hi there,

EVPN and VXLAN provide two different functions to a fabric overlay.  In simple terms:

EVPN is the Control Plane - It is responsible for the propagation of IP/Mac mappings and locations.

VXLAN is the Data Plane - Traffic is encapsulated in VXLAN and sent between VTEPs based on the information learned via EVPN.

You can find more details here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/pf/configuration/guide/b-pf-configuration/Introducing-Cisco-Programmable-Fabric-VXLAN-EVPN.html

I hope that helps!

Roddie