Cisco Systems 3130 User Manual
C H A P T E R
46-1
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell Software Configuration Guide
OL-13270-01
46
Configuring Fallback Bridging
This chapter describes how to configure fallback bridging (VLAN bridging) on the switch. With fallback
bridging, you can forward non-IP packets that the switch does not route between VLAN bridge domains
and routed ports.
bridging, you can forward non-IP packets that the switch does not route between VLAN bridge domains
and routed ports.
To use this feature, the switch or stack master must be running the IP services feature set. Unless
otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the Cisco IOS
Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference, Volume 1 of 2, Release 12.2.
Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference, Volume 1 of 2, Release 12.2.
This chapter consists of these sections:
•
•
•
Understanding Fallback Bridging
These sections describe how fallback bridging works:
•
•
Fallback Bridging Overview
With fallback bridging, the switch bridges together two or more VLANs or routed ports, essentially
connecting multiple VLANs within one bridge domain. Fallback bridging forwards traffic that the switch
does not route and forwards traffic belonging to a nonroutable protocol such as DECnet.
connecting multiple VLANs within one bridge domain. Fallback bridging forwards traffic that the switch
does not route and forwards traffic belonging to a nonroutable protocol such as DECnet.