Adding VLAN Interfaces (VEs)

You can select a switch from a venue and add Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) interfaces, otherwise known as Virtual Ethernets (VEs), to it.
added more context info to topic - updated for Baby Rodan feature.

VLAN interfaces (or VEs) are virtual ports used to manage and route traffic within and between VLANs, providing the following benefits:

  • Network Segmentation: VEs divide a physical network into multiple logical networks, reducing broadcast traffic and improving performance.
  • Security: They isolate sensitive data by separating traffic into distinct VLANs, enhancing security.
  • Management: VEs simplify network management by allowing logical grouping of devices, making configuration easier.
  • Inter-VLAN Communication: They enable communication between different VLANs, essential for interconnected network segments.
  • Performance and Scalability: VEs improve network performance and scalability by minimizing broadcast traffic and allowing easy network expansion.
Complete the following steps to add VLAN interfaces (otherwise known as VEs) to a specific switch.
  1. On the navigation bar, select Wired > Switches > Switch List.
    The Switch Details page is displayed.
  2. Click on the name of the switch.
    The Overview page is displayed.
  3. Select the Routed Interfaces sub-tab.
  4. Click the Add VLAN Interface (VE) option.
    The Add VE Port sidebar is displayed.
  5. Configure the following fields to add a VE Port:
    • Switch: Select the switch name.

      The ICX 8100 series now supports static routing across multiple virtual interfaces, enhancing Layer 3 capabilities. Support for VE interface configuration has been enhanced for the following ICX 8100 series switch models:

      Supported RUCKUS ICX 8100 Models

      Model Name Description
      ICX 8100-24 Standard 24-port switch
      ICX 8100-24P PoE-enabled 24-port switch
      ICX 8100-24P-X 10G 24‑port PoE‑enabled switch
      ICX 8100-24-X 10G 24‑port switch
      ICX 8100-48 Standard 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-48P PoE-enabled 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-48P-X 10G 48‑port PoE‑enabled switch
      ICX 8100-48PF PoE-enabled 48-port with additional features
      ICX 8100-48PF-X 10G PoE-enabled 48-port variant
      ICX 8100-48-X 10G variant of 48-port switch
      ICX 8100-C08PF Compact 8-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C08PF-X 10G compact 8-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C16P Compact 16-port PoE switch
      ICX 8100-C16P-X 10G compact 16-port PoE switch

      Before configuring a VE interface, ensure your ICX device is running FastIron firmware version 10.0.10h or later. Refer to Firmware Update Management by Switches for instructions on upgrading your switch firmware.

    • VLAN ID: Select a VLAN ID.
    • VE: Same as the VLAN ID (this field gets automatically populated and cannot be changed).
    • VE Name: Enter the VE name.
    • OSPF Area: Enter the OSPF field.
      Note: The RUCKUS ICX 8100 switch does not support the configuration of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
      Baby Rodan limitation.
    • DHCP Relay Agent: Specify the DHCP relay agent.
    • IP Address: Specify the IP address.
    • IP Subnet Mask: Specify the IP subnet mask.
    • Ingress ACL: Specify the Ingress ACL
    • Egress ACL: Specify the Egress ACL.
  6. Click Add to add the VE Port.
    You can click Edit from the Routed Interfaces tab to edit the VE port.
Parent topic: Managing Network Devices: Switches