DefaultParameters
EnabledLLDP
DisabledvPC
Enabledsvs vethernet auto-setup
DisabledFCoE
Configuring VM-FEX
Overview of the VM-FEX Configuration Steps
The following steps outline the necessary sequence of procedures for configuring VM-FEX between the
switch and the server hosting the VMs. Procedures to be performed on the switch are described in this document.
For procedures to be performed on the server or the VMware vCenter, refer to the server and vCenter
documentation.
Procedure
Step 1
Server: Create vNICs on VIC adapter.
a) Create two static vNICs to be used as uplinks from the host.
b) Create up to 112 VM-FEX interfaces.
c) Reboot the server.
Step 2
Switch: Enable VM-FEX and other required services.
See Enabling Features Required for VM-FEX, on page 189.
Step 3
Switch: Configure two static vEthernet interfaces and bind them to the physical port and channel.
See Configuring the Fixed Static Interfaces, on page 190.
Step 4
Switch: Define port profiles to be associated with the VMs.
See Configuring a Port Profile for the Dynamic Interfaces, on page 193.
Step 5
Switch: Verify that the two static vEthernet interfaces are active and associated with the vEthernet interfaces
of the switch.
See Verifying the Status of the Virtual Interfaces, on page 196.
Step 6
Switch and vCenter: Install XML certificate from switch to vCenter.
a) Switch: Enable HTTP using the feature http command in global configuration mode.
b) From a web browser, access the IP address of the switch and download the displayed XML certificate.
c) Switch: Disable HTTP using the no feature http command in global configuration mode.
d) vCenter: Install the XML certificate plugin.
Step 7
Switch: Enable vPC and register the vPC system to the vCenter as a distributed virtual switch (DVS).
See Configuring an SVS Connection to the vCenter Server, on page 194.
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