Multiple CS1000's in 1 subnet/VLAN (For Lab)

[one234]

Hello All,

We currently have 4 CS1000 switches (4.5, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0) running in our lab and each CS1000 has its own subnet/VLAN. This means that we are using 8 subnets/VLAN's (4 E-LAN and 4 T-LAN).

I would like to reduce the number of subnets by combining the subnets to preferably 2, but probably 4 subnets because of the “old” 4.5 bootp startup.

Is there any1 that has experience with multiple CS1000 switches in 1 subnet for lab testing purposes? If so did it work and did you run into any problems?

Thanks in advance



Marc D.

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[KCFLHRC]

I have done this in a lab environment with no issues at all. As long as the IP addresses are all different I see no reason that this would cause a problem.

 

[one234]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

The only problem I'm expecting is when we have 2 4.5 systems. Since 4.5 uses bootp as startup protocol for the VMGC it could be an issue.

I think I will reduce the VLAN's to 2 with 2 spare just in case...

Thanks again.



Marc D.

If Bill Gates had a nickel for every time Windows crashed... Oh wait, he does...