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Configuring IPv6 Host Functions
This chapter describes how to configure IPv6 host functions on the IE 3000 switch.
To enable dual stack environments (supporting both IPv4 and IPv6), you must configure the switch to
use the a dual IPv4 and IPv6 switch database management (SDM) template. See the
“Dual IPv4 and IPv6
Protocol Stacks” section on page 37-4
.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the Cisco IOS
documentation referenced in the procedures
This chapter consists of these sections:
•
“Understanding IPv6” section on page 37-1
•
“Configuring IPv6” section on page 37-6
•
“Displaying IPv6” section on page 37-10
Understanding IPv6
IPv4 users can move to IPv6 and receive services such as end-to-end security, quality of service (QoS),
and globally unique addresses. The IPv6 address space reduces the need for private addresses and
Network Address Translation (NAT) processing by border routers at network edges.
For information about how Cisco Systems implements IPv6, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6553/products_ios_technology_home.html
For information about IPv6 and other features in this chapter
•
See the
Cisco IOS IPv6 Configuration Library
at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/ipv6/configuration/guide/12_4t/ipv6_12_4t.html
•
Use the Search field to locate the Cisco IOS software documentation. For example, if you want
information about static routes, you can enter
Implementing Static Routes for IPv6
in the search field
to get this document about static routes:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/ipv6/configuration/guide/ip6-stat_routes_ps6441_TSD_Pro
ducts_Configuration_Guide_Chapter.html
This section describes IPv6 implementation on the switch. These sections are included:
•
IPv6 Addresses, page 37-2
•
Supported IPv6 Host Features, page 37-2