Inter-Pod Gateways

This feature enables network gateway communication between device pairs in two separate PODS.

To use this feature, the PODS must not be connected by a Super Spine.

The image below shows a basic system containing two independent PODS with each containing a device pair. The PODS are devoid of a Super Spine connecting them. It is assumed that the requisite physical connections are made (an example would be a Leaf Pair in each POD, with each leaf connected by two wires, totaling four wires and involving eight ports).

Create Gateway Profiles

Go to Templates/ Templates / Gateway Profiles to create the needed Gateway Profiles.

Adding a Gateway Profile to a LAG

Adding a gateway profile to a LAG is needed to create the connection. You set the connection in the port editing window under the center form field. Here you enable the BGP LAG checkbox and chosen Gateway. The diagram below shows these settings for a single port.

Object Configuration Description

The chart below presents an example configuration that includes 2 PODS, 4 switches and 8 switch ports. Object names, IP addresses and Autonomous System numbers will differ for your configuration.

Port numbers are presented in a blue background and are specific to the example above.