Virtual System in Bridge Mode

A Virtual System in bridge mode implements native layer-2 bridging. A typical bridge mode scenario incorporates an 802.1q compatible VLAN switch on either side of the VSX Gateway. The Virtual System interfaces do not have IP addresses.

A Virtual System in bridge mode:

• Simplifies virtual network management
• Does not segment an existing virtual network
• Requires manual topology configuration to enforce anti-spoofing

To configure a Virtual System to use bridge mode, define it as a Virtual System in bridge mode when you first create it. You cannot reconfigure a non-Bridge mode Virtual System to use bridge mode later.