Tunneling VRF Traffic Question?

[zcamero01]

I have a network of 6500 series switches with SUP720s for my backbone and I want to separate the traffic for some of the users.  The links between the core devices are routed with ip addresses on each side not trunked using vlans for routing.  I can't bring down the routed links or add additional links between the 6500s, but I need to set up vrf on the core.

I was thinking I could set up gre tunnel with ip vrf forwarding in the setup and route across the existing links.  Will the links have to be put into the vrf or can I tunnel across them?  Hope this makes sense.  Any one had to do this? Any other suggestions?

[Jigar Dave]

Hi Cameron,

Hope this link help you.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk436/tk428/technologies_configuration_example09186a00801e1294.shtml

[zcamero01]

Thanks that definitely helps.  I hate to ask another question but do the 6500s with SUP720s support nhrp?

[Jigar Dave · Accepted solution]

yes it is supported but you have to make sure that you have appropriate OS code.

I found on one of the thread , take a look  - https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/210125

please rate the helpful posts.

Thanks

JD...