`type layer2-extension evpn`

Sets the VXLAN gateway type as Layer2 extension Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN).

Syntax

type layer2-extension
                  					evpn

no type layer2-extension
                  					evpn

Command Default

The VXLAN gateway type is not set.

Modes

Overlay-gateway configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

This command is supported for RUCKUS ICX 7850 and ICX 7550 devices only.

When this command is configured, the local site information is advertised via EVPN and remote sites, instead of being manually configured.

The no form of the command removes the configured VXLAN gateway type.

Examples

The following example sets the VXLAN gateway type as Layer2 extension EVPN.

device# configure terminal 
device(config)# overlay-gateway site-local
device(config-overlay-gw-site-local)# type layer2-extension evpn

History

Release version	Command history
10.0.20	This command was introduced.

type layer2-extension evpn