Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces; Layer 3 Interface Configuration Guidelines And Restrictions - Cisco WS-SUP32-GE-3B - Supervisor Engine 32 Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces

This chapter contains information about how to configure Layer 3 interfaces on the Catalyst 6500 series
switches.
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to these
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Layer 3 Interface Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions

When configuring Layer 3 interfaces, follow these guidelines and restrictions:
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The Catalyst Supervisor Engine 32 PISA Cisco IOS Command Reference, Release 12.2ZY, at
this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2ZY/command/reference/cmdr
ef.html
The Release 12.2 publications at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/products_installation_and_configuratio
n_guides_list.html
Layer 3 Interface Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 19-1
Configuring Subinterfaces on Layer 3 Interfaces, page 19-2
Configuring IPv4 Routing and Addresses, page 19-3
Configuring IPX Routing and Network Numbers, page 19-6
Configuring AppleTalk Routing, Cable Ranges, and Zones, page 19-7
Configuring Other Protocols on Layer 3 Interfaces, page 19-8
We recommend that you configure no more than 2,000 Layer 3 VLAN interfaces.
The ip unnumbered command is supported on Layer 3 VLAN interfaces.
To support VLAN interfaces, create and configure VLANs and assign VLAN membership to
Layer 2 LAN ports. For more information, see
"Configuring VTP."
Catalyst Supervisor Engine 32 PISA Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide, Release 12.2ZY
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Chapter 12, "Configuring VLANs"
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and Chapter 11,
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