External bridge capability
| Description | Connecting nodes via linux bridges |
| Components | Nokia SR Linux |
| Resource requirements1 | 2 2 GB |
| Topology file | br01.clab.yml |
| Name | br01 |
Description#
This lab consists of three Nokia SR Linux nodes connected to a linux bridge.
Note
containerlab will not create/remove the bridge interface on your behalf.
bridge element must be part of the lab nodes. Consult with the topology file to see how to reference a bridge.
Use cases#
By introducing a link of bridge type to the containerlab topology, we are opening ourselves to some additional scenarios:
- interconnect nodes via a broadcast domain
- connect multiple fabrics together
- connect containerlab nodes to the applications/nodes running outside of the lab host
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Resource requirements are provisional. Consult with SR Linux Software Installation guide for additional information. ↩