To enable inter-VLAN routing between two VLANs on an EX Series switch, which steps are required?

Enabling inter-VLAN routing on an EX Series switch requires assigning at least one Layer 3 address to each VLAN. This is essential because inter-VLAN routing involves routing traffic between different VLANs at Layer 3. Each VLAN must have a corresponding Layer 3 interface (often referred to as a VLAN interface or VLAN SVI - switched virtual interface) with a unique IP address assigned. This address serves as the gateway for devices within that VLAN. Without assigning these addresses, the switch would not be able to route packets between VLANs, as it would lack the necessary information to forward the traffic.

Assigning a VLAN ID to the Layer 3 VLAN interface is important, as each VLAN needs to correspond to a specific VLAN ID, but it is not enough on its own without the Layer 3 addressing. Configuring interfaces as family Ethernet-switching is relevant for defining how switch ports operate within the VLAN, but it doesn't facilitate inter-VLAN traffic unless routing settings are properly configured. Assigning interfaces as family inet is related to configuring the Layer 3 functionality, but without the explicit assignment of Layer 3 addresses to each VLAN, inter-VLAN routing cannot be achieved. Therefore, assigning at least one Layer 3 address to each VLAN is crucial