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Configuring IP static routes, In this IP static routes overview - configuration manual
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Chapter Configuring IP static routes 4 In this chapter •IP static routes overview 27 •Configuring IP static routes 28 IP static routes overview Switches forward packets using routing data that is either configured manually or dynamically created using a routing protocol. Static routes define an explicit path between two networking devices. Unlike a dynamic routing protocol, static routes are not automatically updated and are manually reconfigured. Routes generated by dynamic routing protocols cannot be redistributed into the static routing tables, but static routes can be redistributed into dynamic routing protocols. You cannot prevent routing loops from using static routes. Static routes are useful for smaller networks with only one path to an outside network and to provide security for a larger network for certain types of traffic or links to other networks that need more control. In general, most networks use dynamic routing protocols to communicate between networking devices but may have one or two static routes configured for special cases. Fabric OS v6.3.1_cee supports IPv4 static routes with Layer 2 and Layer 3 data forwarding for eAnvil-based platforms. The following features of IP static routes are supported: • Static routes • Directly attached static routes • Recursive static routes • Floating static routes NOTE Fully specified static routes are not supported by Fabric OS v6.3.1_cee. The following table explains the maximum values supported for the following features TABLE 6 IP static route features and capabilities Feature Capability Interface with IP Address 128 ECMP 63 Members per ECMP 64 LAG 63 Members per LAG 64 Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide 27 53-1002116-01