Differences Between Dynamic and Static VXLAN Modes
This section summarizes the differences between dynamic and static VXLAN modes.
Differences between the Dynamic and Static VXLAN modes
Destination MAC\mode |
Static VXLAN mode |
Dynamic VXLAN mode |
Known MAC address |
Unicast packet is sent to destination worker node. |
Unicast packet is sent to destination worker node. |
Unknown MAC address |
The packet is dropped. |
A multicast packet is sent to all registered nodes. |
Broadcast MAC address |
If the packet is an IPv4 ARP packet, and the target IP address is
known, then a reply packet is created and sent to the originator
directly without involving the intended recipient or destination
VTEP node.
Otherwise the packet is cloned and a copy is sent to each
registered/known worker node on that data network.
|
A multicast packet is sent to all registered nodes. |
Multicast MAC address |
If the packet is an ICMPv6 ND packet, and the target IP address is
known, then a reply packet is created and sent to the originator
directly without involving the intended recipient or destination
VTEP node.
Otherwise the packet is cloned and a copy is sent to each
registered/known worker node on that data network.
|
A multicast packet is sent to all registered nodes. |