IP HELPER ADDRESS – HP (H3C)

Objective

Configure ip helper address in HP (H3C) switch.

Scenario

VLANs on Layer 3 Switch:

VLAN ID  2     Name  SERVERS       IP ADD – 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0

VLAN ID 3     Name FINANCE         IP ADD – 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0

VLAN ID 4     Name  EXECUTIVE      IP ADD –  192.168.4.1 255.255.255.0

IP address of DHCP server – 192.168.2.2 255.255.255.0

IP Helper Address : Configuration

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dhcp relay server-group 1 ip 192.168.2.2

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vlan 2

name SERVERS

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vlan 3

name FINANCE

#

vlan 4

name EXECUTIVE

#

interface Vlan-interface2

ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0

#

interface Vlan-interface3

ip address 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0

dhcp select relay

dhcp relay server-select 1

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interface Vlan-interface4

ip address 192.168.4.1 255.255.255.0

dhcp select relay

 dhcp relay server-select 1

#

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Note that all the commands run under configuration/system  mode. To enter in system-view mode use below:

<H3C>system-view

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rashmi Bhardwaj

I am here to share my knowledge and experience in the field of networking with the goal being – “The more you share, the more you learn.”

I am a biotechnologist by qualification and a Network Enthusiast by interest. I developed interest in networking being in the company of a passionate Network Professional, my husband.

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