A question from a Newbie - Distribution Switch

[Mohammed_Saeed]

Hi, Everyone, I am studying for VCP6-DCV foundation exam and I have a question regarding the Distribution switch configuration,

is it possible to have multiple port groups each connected to different uplink in a single vswitch?

i.e let's assume that we have 3 virtual port groups, PG1 it has 2 vm's and PG2 it has 2 vm's and PG3 it has vmkernel port.

is it possible to connect PG1 to upkink1 and PG2 to uplink2 and PG3 to uplink 3?

I am a little bit confused,

please help

Thanks

Mohammed

[scott28tt]

Moderator note: Although you're studying for a VCP, this is a product question - thread moved to vSphere vNetwork area.

[a_p_]

Yes, you can do this by configuring Teaming and Failover at the port group level.

André

[Mohammed_Saeed]

Hi a.p.

I am not sure if you understodmy point,

in the following diagram, is it possible to make DtestPortGroup connected to Uplink1 (only)? and DVMPortGroup be connected to Uplink 2 only?

[a_p_]

Yes, you can specify which uplink is active, and which one must not be used on the port groups. For details see e.g. Configure NIC Teaming, Failover, and Load Balancing on a Distributed Port Group or Distributed Port (7. Specify how the uplinks in a team are used when a failover occurs by configuring the Failover Order list.).

André

[Mohammed_Saeed]

I will try what you advised me to, if i have a question then i will post it here.

Thank you