Extra Core Switch

[subnet11]

Dear all,

I currently have 2x 5632FD configured as collapsed Core (IST/MTL/VRRP etc) and around 8 Edge switches.
My Core switches are located at one location. I have a site that is connected via wireless and all others through fiber / Copper. Also almost all site have their own vlan. The problem I have is that all my sites traffic routes through the core and then back to the server in that location. I want to minimize that and only want traffic to go to Location A if there is a server over there.
e.g. Client ip 172.16.1.100/24 (Physical location B)
Servers ip 10.10.10.100 (Physical location B)
Core Switch (physical Location A)

What would be the best approach ?

[pat2012]

The only way I can think of is to do Layer 3 at the sites.  In this way routing can take place locally and not have to go to the core.

It would require a redesign of your network.  What switches do you have at the client locations?

[subnet11]

Hi Pat,

I have ers 4826 series. Based on my current design, is below workable ? Square VRRP design

site A
Core 1 (ers 5632) ---- Core 2 (ers 5632) ---->> VRRP / OSPF / IST etc ---> EDGE Switches connect via SMLT
|                              |
Site B
Core 3 (ers 4826) ---- Core 4 (ers 4826) ---->> VRRP / OSPF / IST etc----> EDGE Switches connect via SMLT

Is there a config sample available ? or can anyone help. I only see this scenario in the 8300 series

[pat2012]

Hi Subnet11.

The ERS 4800 does not support SMLT.  That is to say, you cannot create an IST between 2 4800's and have edge switches dual-home to the core via SMLT.

You will require at least the ERS 5k series with the relevant license.  I'm not sure if the VSP 4ks support SMLT.

Check out this document.

http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100123976