Question 13 - JN0-683 discussion

Multicast-Signaled VXLAN:

In traditional multicast-signaled VXLAN, VTEPs (VXLAN Tunnel Endpoints) use multicast to flood and learn about remote VTEPs. This method relies on multicast in the underlay network to distribute BUM (Broadcast, Unknown unicast, and Multicast) traffic.

This approach can be resource-intensive due to the need for multicast group management and increased network traffic, especially in large deployments.

EVPN-Signaled VXLAN:

EVPN-signaled VXLAN uses BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) to signal the presence of VTEPs and distribute MAC address information. BGP is used for VTEP autodiscovery and the distribution of endpoint information.

This method is more efficient because it reduces the reliance on multicast, instead using BGP control-plane signaling to handle VTEP discovery and MAC learning, which reduces the overhead on the network and improves scalability.

Correct Statements:

B . An EVPN-signaled VXLAN can perform autodiscovery of VTEPs using BGP: This is correct because EVPN uses BGP for VTEP autodiscovery, making it more efficient and scalable compared to multicast-based methods.

C . An EVPN-signaled VXLAN is less resource-intensive: This is correct because it eliminates the need for multicast flooding in the underlay, instead using BGP for signaling, which is less demanding on network resources.

Incorrect Statements:

A . An EVPN-signaled VXLAN can perform autodiscovery of VTEPs using IS-IS: This is incorrect because EVPN relies on BGP, not IS-IS, for VTEP discovery and signaling.

D . An EVPN-signaled VXLAN features slower and more complete convergence: This is incorrect; EVPN with BGP typically provides faster convergence due to its use of a control plane rather than relying on data plane learning.

Data Center

Reference:

EVPN-VXLAN is widely adopted in modern data center designs due to its scalability, efficiency, and reduced resource consumption compared to multicast-based VXLAN solutions. It leverages the strengths of BGP for control-plane-driven operations, resulting in more efficient and scalable networks.