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Configuring VLANs
This chapter describes how to configure virtual local area networks (VLANs).
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ “VLAN Overview” on page 27
■ “Configuring VLANs” on page 30
■ “Configuring Bonding for Multiple Interfaces” on page 32
Note – If you change any of the VLAN configuration parameters, you must reboot
the system before the changes take effect. If you make changes and do not reboot,
you might experience configuration problems.
VLAN Overview
With multiple VLANs on a card, a server with a single card can have a logical
presence on multiple IP subnets. By default, 128 VLANs can be defined for each
VLAN-aware card on your server. However, this number can be increased by
changing the system parameters.
If your network does not require multiple VLANs, you can use the default
configuration, in which case no further configuration is necessary.
VLANs enable you to split your physical LAN into logical subparts, providing an
essential tool for increasing the efficiency and flexibility of your network.