We now have all the elements needed to simulate an L1 link. Let’s create a simple lab with two interconnected VyOS nodes. 1. Create an L1 n

We now have all the elements needed to simulate an L1 link. Let’s create a simple lab with two interconnected VyOS nodes.

1. Create an L1 network bridge

First, create a network bridge that will simulate the L1 link. We will start by defining a naming convention for our network components:

pvesh create /nodes/proxmox1/network -iface unlbr1 -type bridge -autostart 1
pvesh set /nodes/proxmox1/network

2. Clone VyOS nodes from template

Next, clone two VyOS nodes from the template and connect a second network interface to the newly created bridge:

pvesh create /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/9001/clone -newid 10001 -full 0 -name node-vyos1
pvesh create /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/9001/clone -newid 10002 -full 0 -name node-vyos2
pvesh set /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/10001/config -tags unl,root
pvesh set /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/10002/config -tags unl,root
pvesh set /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/10001/config -net1 virtio,bridge=unlbr1
pvesh set /nodes/proxmox1/qemu/10002/config -net1 virtio,bridge=unlbr1

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