Use of vrf in access switch

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11-24-2017 01:00 AM - edited 03-08-2019 12:51 PM
Hi ,
I have noticed that catalyst access switches are supporting the vrf technologies. My doubt is , what is the use of vrf in the access switches ? how can we use that ?
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11-24-2017 01:15 AM
Hi
depends on the platform and software , some only use vrf for mgmt. traffic to isolate it
some are l3 capable and can use features like vrf lite

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11-24-2017 01:57 AM
Hi ,
How it will manage the traffic in access switch. Actually VRF is divides the device logically ( as per my knowledge ). In access switch how it works exactly ? Is it really helpful in access switch ?
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11-24-2017 02:04 AM
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11-24-2017 02:57 AM
Hi
If the switch has L3 capability it can work as a CE router or also it can be used to isolate traffic from different networks. Remember VRF is not just used for MPLS it can be used internally to separate network flows.
I have used that scheme internally.
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