How to Make Communication Between Servers and TR7 as L2 (Layer2)?

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What is L2 Communication?

Layer 2 communication allows devices on a network to communicate directly with each other. This enables two devices to exchange information over the same network without requiring any rules or permissions at the firewall level. On TR7 ASP devices, Route Tables can be used for Layer 2 communication with Backend Services.

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To enable Layer 2 communication with Backend Services on TR7 ASP, the network interfaces defined on the TR7 devices must be on the same network as the Backend Services, whether using virtualization or physical devices.

Step > 1

A new Route Table to be used for communication with Backend Services can be created by following the steps "Network > Route Tables > Add".

Step > 2

By following the steps "Network > Interfaces", the network interface to be used for Layer 2 communication is added to the newly created Route Table. Additionally, an IP address is assigned to the relevant network interface from the corresponding network.

Step > 3

Right-click on the network interface and click the "Add Route" button. Mark the "Default Gateway" option, enter the default gateway IP address, and activate the gateway ping monitor. Adding routing is not mandatory, depending on the network structure and the institution's needs.

Step > 4

By following the steps "Traffic Manager > Backend Services", the edit form for the Backend Service to be used for Layer 2 communication is opened. The created Route Table is selected from the Route Table tab and saved. This ensures that communication with the relevant Backend Service occurs through the IP address on the newly added Route Table.

Additionally, health check monitors are also performed through the IP address on the newly added Route Table.