Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Overview
- Virtual Appliance Deployment
- Virtual Appliance Configuration
- Access the Virtual Appliance Console
- Configure the VE6120/VE6125 using the Basic Configuration Wizard
- Set up the VE6120/VE6125 Appliance using the Basic Configuration Wizard
- Upgrade the VE6120/VE6125 Software
- Set Up the Virtual Appliance to Accept USB Flash Drives
- Generate and Install the Activation Package
- Subscription License
- Permanent Capacity License
- Configure vSwitches for the Virtual Appliance
- Configure a Virtual Machine to Gain Networking Performance
- Shut Down and Restart a Virtual Machine
- Index
9. The new switch is listed in the Virtual switches list.
A diagram of the Port Groups and Physical Adapters displays.
Figure 25: Switch Diagram
What to Do Next
Next, configure the virtual switch for promiscuous connections.
Configuring the Virtual Switch for Promiscuous Connections
About This Task
ESXi virtual switches collect ports into port groups. Every virtual switch must have at least one port
group, and one is automatically created by ESXi when the vSwitch is created. The VE6120 data plane
ports always operate in promiscuous mode, so it is mandatory to change this default. The new virtual
switch and port group will be configured to accept MAC address changes and forged transmits.
To change the security settings of a virtual switch:
Procedure
1. Login to the vSphere web client host network.
For more information on vSphere login, see Access the Virtual Appliance Console on page 21.
2. On the vSphere web client screen,select the vSphere server’s IP address or host name. The
Configure tab is displayed.
Configuring
the Virtual Switch for Promiscuous
Connections Configure vSwitches for the Virtual Appliance
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