In VSX architecture, the Inter-Switch Link (ISL) is implemented as a Link Aggregation Group (LAG). To ensure proper forwarding and VLAN consistency, the ISL LAG must allow all configured VLANs. This allows VSX synchronization and data forwarding across all VLANs that span the two switches.
ISL traffic is not specifically tagged with EF QoS markings by default.
ISL traffic is not encapsulated in GRE tunnels.
The ISL LAG does not automatically include all VLANs; VLANs must be allowed on the LAG explicitly.
Hence, the LAG must be configured to allow all VLANs.
[References:, , Aruba VSX Design and Implementation Guide, , ArubaOS-CX VSX Configuration Guide, , HPE Aruba VSX Best Practices Documentation]
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