Overlay Segment Overview

Overlay segment defines a broadcast domain. Overlay segment can be of two types, Layer 2 segment and Layer 3 segment. The overlay segment maps to the VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. In computer networking, a single Layer 2 network may be partitioned to create multiple distinct broadcast domains, which are mutually isolated so that packets can only pass between them through one or more routers; such a domain is referred to as a Virtual Local Area Network, Virtual LAN, or VLAN./VNI VXLAN Network Identifier refers to VXLAN network identifier or VXLAN segment ID. by deploying on the overlay network. You can define the VLAN ID, IP Subnet Subnet is the logical division of an IP network., default Gateway, DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to an IP-enabled device from a defined range of numbers configured for a given network.  relay server, and roles present on this segment. Then define the devices that this segment enables for.

For more information, see the topics listed below:

• Setting Up a Layer 2 Segment

• Setting Up a Layer 3 Segment

• Viewing the Overlay Fabric

• Modifying the Overlay Segment

• Deleting the Overlay Segment

• Viewing the Fabric Configuration Status