Supermicro L2/L3 Switches ACL Configuration Guide

About this manual

This document describes the Access Control Lists (ACL) feature supported in Supermicro Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch products. It details how ACLs are used to filter or redirect traffic based on Layer 2 MAC, Layer 3 IP, or Layer 4 TCP/UDP parameters. The guide covers the implementation of ACLs in the hardware ASIC and provides configuration examples for various switch models.

What's inside

• What is ACL
• How ACL works in Hardware ASIC
• Types of ACL
• MAC Extended ACL
• IP Standard ACL
• IP Extended ACL
• Creating MAC Extended ACL
• Creating IP Standard ACL
• Creating IP Extended ACL for IP Traffic
• Applying ACL to Interfaces

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What actions can be configured with an ACL?

The switch can drop packets matching the ACL, redirect packets to a configured port, or permit the traffic flow.

How many rules can be defined in a single MAC Extended ACL?

A MAC Extended ACL can be defined only with one rule.

Is there an implied deny all rule in Supermicro switch ACLs?

No, there is no implied deny all rule; by default, all packets not matching a configured ACL rule will be forwarded automatically.