Interoperability of EVPN/VXLAN with IPv6 Next Hops
FRRouting release 10.6 introduced BGP IPv6 VTEP support for EVPN deployments, but compatibility issues arose with Arista EOS in a test setup.
MAIN POINTS
- FRRouting 10.6 claims to support BGP IPv6 VTEP for EVPN with IPv4 compatibility.
- A test lab was set up using Arista cEOS and FRRouting container.
- Arista EOS accepted FRRouting EVPN routes, but FRRouting rejected Arista's routes.
- The test aimed to verify the new feature's functionality and compatibility.
TAKEAWAYS
- FRRouting's new feature aims to enhance EVPN deployments with IPv6 tunnel endpoints.
- Compatibility issues may arise when integrating FRRouting with other systems like Arista EOS.
- Testing new features in a controlled environment is crucial for identifying potential issues.
- Continuous updates and testing are necessary for seamless integration of networking technologies.