Show commands on a township leaf reveal missing VXLAN tunnels or overlay next-hops toward a remote VTEP. What should operators conclude about monitoring?
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Short Explanation
Empty tunnel/next-hop tables are the ‘closed’ sign on the shop door—pay attention. Use them as a health signal, then chase underlay reachability, VTEP addressing, and VNI membership. Don’t call it cosmetic and walk away.
Full Explanation
Operational state for VXLAN tunnels or EVPN/VXLAN next-hops reflects whether the leaf can encapsulate toward remote VTEPs. Missing entries typically point to underlay reachability problems, VTEP configuration gaps, or incomplete overlay membership/signaling. Monitoring these states is part of routine fabric health checks. Internet management pings do not substitute for overlay next-hop verification on the township leaves.