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Switch virtual
interface

A Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) is a

virtual interface (and port) that transmits
only untagged-vlan packets for a managed
switch.
There is one-to-one mapping between a
VLAN and SVI, thus only a single SVI can
be mapped to a VLAN. By default, an SVI is
created for the default VLAN (VLAN1) to
permit remote switch administration. An
SVI cannot be activated unless associated
with a physical port.

SVIs are generally configured for a VLAN

for the following reasons:

Allow traffic to be routed between

VLANs by providing a default gateway
for the VLAN.
 Provide fallback bridging (if required for
non-routable protocols).
Provide Layer 3 IP connectivity to the
switch.
Support bridging configurations and
routing protocol.

SVIs advantages include:

Much faster than router-on-a-stick,

because everything is hardware-
switched and routed.
No need for external links from the
switch to the router for routing.
 Not limited to one link. Layer 2
EtherChannels can be used between the
switches to get more bandwidth.
Latency is much lower, because it does
not need to leave the switch

An SVI can also be known as a Routed

VLAN Interface (RVI) by some vendors.[1]

References
Cisco Systems, 2006, "Building Cisco
Multilayer Switched Networks" (Version
3.0), Cisco Systems Inc.
 1. "Understanding Routed VLAN
Interfaces on EX Series Switches" .
Retrieved 29 May 2013.
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