Here are the steps to configure the VRF and the static route:
Enter Configuration Mode:
sonic# configure terminal
Create VRF 'VrfGreen':
sonic(config)# ip vrf VrfGreen
Configure the Static Route:
sonic(config)# ip route vrf VrfGreen 172.16.128.64/28 10.10.10.1 213
Save Configuration:
sonic# write memory
Comprehensive Detailed Step by Step Explanation with Reference:
Enter Configuration Mode:
Begin by entering the global configuration mode to make changes to the switch configuration.
Create VRF 'VrfGreen':
Use the command ip vrf VrfGreen to create a new VRF named 'VrfGreen'. This command sets up a new VRF instance which will isolate the routing table for this VRF from the global routing table and other VRFs.
Configure the Static Route:
Use the command ip route vrf VrfGreen 172.16.128.64/28 10.10.10.1 213 to configure the static route.
ip route vrf VrfGreen specifies that the route should be added to the 'VrfGreen' VRF.
172.16.128.64/28 is the destination network.
10.10.10.1 is the next-hop IP address.
213 is the administrative distance, which in this case is set to a non-default value to influence route preference.
Save Configuration:
Save the configuration to ensure the changes persist after a reboot using the write memory command.
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Dell Enterprise SONiC Deployment Guide
These steps provide a comprehensive guide to configure a VRF and a static route within that VRF on a SONiC-based switch, ensuring the specific requirements for routing and administrative distance are met.
