In-Line Overview

Following is how to deploy in-line Bridge modeIn-line deployment of an appliance, placing it between an Ethernet LAN switch and a WAN edge router. Use in 2 port or 4 port mode. using SubnetA portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix. For example, all devices with IP addresses that start with 100.100.100. would be part of the same subnet. Dividing a network into subnets is useful for both security and performance reasons. IP networks are divided using a subnet mask. Sharing. In this scenario, the Silver Peak Appliance sits between the WANWide Area Network router and the Ethernet switchA network device that filters and forwards frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at Layer-2 (data link layer) of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model..

Appliance Placement

Appliance placed in-line between Ethernet LANLocal Area Network. switchA network device that filters and forwards frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at Layer-2 (data link layer) of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model. and WANWide Area Network router

Appliance lan0 interface connects to Ethernet LANLocal Area Network. switchA network device that filters and forwards frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at Layer-2 (data link layer) of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model.
Appliance wan0 interface connects to WANWide Area Network router

Fail-Safe Behavior

Fail-to-Wire (copper) & Fail-to-Glass (fiber): The appliance behaves as a crossover cable between the Ethernet LANLocal Area Network. switchA network device that filters and forwards frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at Layer-2 (data link layer) of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model. and the WANWide Area Network router in any failure scenario (hardware, software, power).

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the Ethernet LANLocal Area Network. switchA network device that filters and forwards frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at Layer-2 (data link layer) of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model. and the WANWide Area Network router have compatible Ethernet interface physical configuration settings (speed and duplex settings can be found on the Configuration > Interfaces page). This is to ensure that traffic flows correctly if the Silver Peak appliance “Fails-to-wire”.

IPInternet Protocol. Network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack that enables a connectionless internetwork service. Addresses

This deployment model requires two IPInternet Protocol. Network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack that enables a connectionless internetwork service. addresses (on the same or separate subnetsA portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix. For example, all devices with IP addresses that start with 100.100.100. would be part of the same subnet. Dividing a network into subnets is useful for both security and performance reasons. IP networks are divided using a subnet mask.)

Silver Peak Appliance data path IPInternet Protocol. Network layer protocol in the TCP/IP stack that enables a connectionless internetwork service. address (to originate and terminate tunnelEncapsulating one type of network protocol (called the payload protocol) within a different delivery protocol. A logical connection between two devices, in our case, two Silver Peak appliances.)
Silver Peak Management IP AddressAn Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification and logical address that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes. (for appliance configuration and management)

Concepts

Deployment Profiles

Deployment Modes

Example Deployments

Tasks

Configuring Deployment Profiles

Related Topics

In-Line Deployments

In-Line Bridge vs In-Line Router

Out-of-Path Deployments

Server Mode Deployments

Deploying in NAT Environments

Router Mode Considerations

In-Line Router Mode (Router + Firewall)

In-Line Router Mode (Router + Direct Internet)

In-Line Router Mode (Single Direct Internet)

In-Line Router Mode (Dual Direct Internet)

In-Line Router Mode (Dual MPLS)

Bridge Mode (Router + Direct Internet)

Bridge Mode (Router + Firewall)

Bridge Mode (Dual MPLS)

Router Mode MPLS + Internet

Router Mode HA (MPLS + MPLS)

Dual Home Router Mode (MPLS + Internet)

Dual Home Router Mode HA (MPLS + Internet)