OpenStack Guide

• Ensure that the DNS is enabled in the OpenStack Neutron server.

• Ensure that the AFM administrator has created a fabric with the Openstack Neutron Managed option enabled at the

Fabric Name and Type screen using the AFM Design Wizard and has deployed a complete fabric that is ready for

service.

Key Considerations

When using the AFM plug-in consider the following:

• The AFM Plug-in for OpenStack resides on the OpenStack Neutron server.

• The AFM plug-in supports VLANs.

• The AFM plug-in is supported with fabrics that have 10 Gb Access switches.

Using the AFM Plug-in for OpenStack

To use the AFM plug-in for OpenStack:

1. Install the AFM software and start it.

2. Deploy the physical fabric network using the AFM.

3. Install OpenStack.

4. Install and configure the AFM plug-in for OpenStack onto the OpenStack Controller node.

5. Install the LLDP package (for dynamic discovery of server switch connectivity) and Port Bonding in the compute

and network node.

6. Install and configure the Dell OVS Agent in the compute and network node.

7. Configure the OpenStack Neutron server and the AFM plug-in.

8. Use the OpenStack GUI to create network and VM instances..