This document discusses data center interconnect (DCI) technologies and focuses on Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3) as a solution. It provides an overview of L2TPv3 including its encapsulation format and components like the session ID and cookie. The document also includes a lab exercise to configure L2TPv3 tunnels between routers to establish connectivity between two data centers and test it by pinging devices in different data centers.
This document discusses data center interconnect (DCI) technologies and focuses on Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3) as a solution. It provides an overview of L2TPv3 including its encapsulation format and components like the session ID and cookie. The document also includes a lab exercise to configure L2TPv3 tunnels between routers to establish connectivity between two data centers and test it by pinging devices in different data centers.
This document discusses data center interconnect (DCI) technologies and focuses on Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3) as a solution. It provides an overview of L2TPv3 including its encapsulation format and components like the session ID and cookie. The document also includes a lab exercise to configure L2TPv3 tunnels between routers to establish connectivity between two data centers and test it by pinging devices in different data centers.
This document discusses data center interconnect (DCI) technologies and focuses on Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3) as a solution. It provides an overview of L2TPv3 including its encapsulation format and components like the session ID and cookie. The document also includes a lab exercise to configure L2TPv3 tunnels between routers to establish connectivity between two data centers and test it by pinging devices in different data centers.
L2TPv3 Alberto Arellano A. Ing. Msc. [email protected] CCNA – CCNP – CCSP – LPI - JNCIA What is DCI? Data center interconnect (DCI) is a segment of the networking market that focuses on the technology used to link two or more data centers so the facilities can share resources. There are many options for DCI connectivity and selecting the right one depends upon a wide range of variables, including the location of the data centers, the distance between data centers, bandwidth and availability requirements, the capabilities of local service providers and security concerns. Current DCI Solutions • QinQ – MAC-in-MAC (802.1ad – 802.1ah) • L2TPv3 • MPLS (EoMPLS – VPLS) • Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI) • VXLAN • OTV • EVPN with VXLAN Layer 2 Technology Comparison Feature EoMPLS VPLS IP PW OTV Comparison (L2TPv3) Core Transparency MPLS MPLS IP unicast IP Unicast & Multicast Multi-point Point-to-Point Full Mesh Point-to-Point Point-to-Cloud Connectivity (interconnect 2 sites) (interconnect 2 sites) Multi-homing NO Static with BGP NO Built-in
Optimal BW No standby circuits Standby circuits Standby circuits All Paths active utilization Loop prevention Point-to-Point Large STP Point-to-Point Built-in
• L2TPv3 defines tunnelling other L2 protocols • “Pseudo-wire” • Ethernet, Frame relay • RFC 3931 (03-2005) L2TPv3 Encapsulation Each L2TPv3 packet contains an L2TPv3 header that includes a unique session ID representing one session and a variable cookie length. The L2TPv3 session ID and the Tunnel Cookie field length are assigned through the CLI. L2TPv3 Encapsulation SESSION ID • Session ID = 0 reserved for L2TPv3 Control Messages • Session ID <>0, identify the L2TPv3 session (local significance) at the remote end, in other words it identify the tunnel instance on the de-encapsulating router.
COOKIE • The L2TPv3 header contains a control channel cookie field that has a variable length of 0, 4, or 8 bytes according to the cookie length supported by a given platform for packet decapsulation. • The variable cookie length does not present a problem when the same platform is at both ends of an L2TPv3 control channel. However, when different platforms interoperate across an L2TPv3 control channel, both platforms need to encapsulate packets with a 4-byte cookie length. L2TPv3 Encapsulation Pseudowire Control Encapsulation • Control encapsulation consists of 4 bytes and implements sequencing with the L2TPv3 tunnel. It uses only the first bit and bits 8 through 31. The value of the first bit defines if bits 8 through 31 contain a sequence number and if it needs to be updated. L2TPv3 Lab Check Connectivity R1 – R2 – R3 – R4 Configure Pseudowire & Connect Interface – R1 Configure Pseudowire & Connect Interface – R3 Configure Pseudowire & Connect Interface – R2 Configure Pseudowire & Connect Interface – R4 Check L2TPv3 Tunnel Status Check L2TPv3 Tunnel Status Check L2TPv3 Tunnel Status Check connectivity PC1 – PC6 (DC1) Check connectivity PC3 – PC8 (DC2) Check connectivity PC1 – PC6 (DC1) Lab – L2TPv3 + IPSEC
