Multiple VLAN Support on LAN or Bond interfaces

[JPtheJP]

Hi,

Just unpacked my AS-608T. Purchased based on positive reviews and the overall specs would match my needs.
Like it supports VLANs, it supports interface trunking.

What was said nowhere is that you can only define ONE VLAN per interface. The 608 has two Network Cards, I have 4 VLANs to serve...

So far, the VLAN support is USELESS: why use VLANs on a network port to present just one VLAN? Just set the port in access mode and you're done.

So how about proper VLAN support? Like multiple VLANs per interface?

[JPtheJP]

Hi,

Updating the thread.
I got a couple of exchanges with support and after explaining the value of multiple VLAN support for high end units (AS-608T) in a business context with virtualization involved, I got this:

"Thanks so much for the kind feedback and the very informative insights on the usage environment. We have studied the requirement in detail and can understand the benefits of having such setting. We will for sure highlight this requirement to our product development team again!!!

Regards,

Shawn Shu"

So we just have to cross our fingers and wait

[callifo]

I can definitely see the benefit myself, it does make sense for a business environment especially where virtual hosts are involved.

[Blast]

If I had seen this post prior to purchasing the ASUSTOR 5104T within the last 3 days, I would NOT have bought it..

Right now, I've put on hold the purchase of 20 of these for one of my customers.. They have to have this functionality.

[abeha]

exchanges with support and after explaining the value of multiple VLAN support for high end units (AS-608T) in a business context with virtualization involved, I got this:

[DutchFIX]

I understand your needs in serving multiple VLAN's.

Im no expert @ linux but read somewhere the remark that it might be possible to configure multiple Virtual NIC's in linux, all serving a different VLAN.

[callifo]

+1 for this suggestion, fairly normal requirement in business.