Trunk and access issuse

[No2984932]

Hi ,

Switch 2960 is configured with several VLANs ( 10,20,30,40) and that switch  I am using to connect my servers on which is running virtual hosta (VMware). Port on switch is trunk and there is a router for communications between VLANs. (classic router on stik).

Now I have some big data to copy from one vlan (vlan 20) to host (physical server) which is  on access port on same switch. I do not want to use router for this .

is there a way to copy data between those two hosts without using the router ?

I know that if the both port put to be an access in VLAN 20 router wont be necessary. But then other host on VLAVs 10,30,40) will be unavailable.

[Jon Marshall]

Why would the other hosts be unavailable ?

Jon

[No2984932]

because port will be then access in vlan 20.

Now port is in trunk mode and allowed vlan 10,20,30,40 . Port on which is connected virtual hosts.

[Paul Chapman]

Hi -

Easiest solution to copy data would be to add a second NIC to one of the VMs and put it in the same VLAN with the other server, then copy your data.

[No2984932]

Yes, then new port will be access... I agree .

what will happen if port on which is connect server change to trunk port and allow vlan 20 ?

[Jon Marshall]

That would be fine as long as the server can support tagging.

If either of the devices can support tagging that is all you need.

Jon

[No2984932]

thanks friends