NSX manager to edge communication

[Nietakipawel]

Hey Guys,

cannot find any details here, which ports are used for communication between NSX manager and edges, thanks?

[rajeevsrikant · Accepted solution]

Below is the method NSX Manager communicates with Edge.

NSX Manager and Edge Communication Issues

The NSX Manager communicates with Edge through the VIX or Message Bus. It is chosen by the NSX Manager when Edge is deployed and never changes.

VIX

• VIX is used for vShield/NSX Edge if ESXi host is not prepared
• The NSX Manager gets host credential from the vCenter Server to connect to the ESXi host first.
• The NSX Manager uses the Edge credentials to log in to the Edge appliance.
• the vmtoolsd process on the Edge handles the VIX communication.

Ref:

Troubleshooting NSX for vSphere 6.x Edge appliance (2140009) | VMware KB