OcNOS SP : Layer 2
Layer 2
 
Overview
Target Users
Key Capabilities
Overview
The OcNOS Layer 2 Guides provide a comprehensive reference to the switching and Ethernet capabilities supported in OcNOS. They consolidate all Layer-2 protocols and features into a single resource, covering fundamental bridging, VLAN management, spanning tree variants, and advanced high-availability features like MLAG.
Each feature includes conceptual overviews, configuration procedures, topology examples, and command references. This documentation explains how Layer 2 functions operate within OcNOS and how to deploy them effectively in complex network architectures.
Target Users
This guide is intended for:
• Network administrators and engineering professionals responsible for configuring and maintaining OcNOS devices.
• Operations teams deploying scalable Ethernet and switching architectures in Data Centers and Service Provider networks.
• Support engineers troubleshooting protocol behavior, loop prevention, and Layer 2 forwarding issues.
• Technical evaluators assessing the Layer 2 switching capabilities of OcNOS for enterprise deployment.
Key Capabilities
This guide enables users to:
• Configure and operate Layer 2 Bridging and VLANs, including standard 802.1Q tagging, native VLAN control, and Private VLAN sub-domains.
• Implement Loop Prevention Mechanisms using Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP), and Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+).
• Deploy High-Availability and Link Bundling through static and dynamic (LACP) Link Aggregation Groups (LAG) and Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) for node-level redundancy.
• Manage Service Provider Switching including Provider Bridging (802.1ad/QinQ), L2 Protocol Tunneling (L2PT), and VLAN translation.
• Implement Network Access Control via IEEE 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and Port Security features.
• Validate and Troubleshoot Forwarding using traffic mirroring (SPAN, RSPAN, ERSPAN), UDLD, and comprehensive CLI verification commands.
For detailed information on OcNOS Layer 2 topics and specific configurations, refer to the OcNOS SP Layer 2 Guide.