Host Network / IP Settings field descriptions

Last Updated : Jun 07, 2024 |
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Standard Switches

vSwitch <n> displays the PortGroups and NICs sections.

PortGroups

Name
Description
or VLAN ID link
Displays the Port Group Properties page where you configure VLAN ID.
VLAN ID
Displays the VLAN ID. The options are:
  • None (0)
  • 1 to 4093
The field displays only unused IDs.
Button
Description
OK
Saves the changes.
Cancel
Returns to the Platforms tab.

NICs

Name
Description
NIC Name
Displays the name of the NIC.
For example, vmnic0.
Speed
Displays the speed of the NIC.
For example, 100,Full.
Link Status
Displays the status of the NIC.
Button
Description
Change NIC speed
Displays the vmnic<n> dialog box.
NIC team/unteam
Displays the Out of Band Management Properties vSwitch<n> dialog box.

NIC speed

Name
Description
Configured speed, Duplex
Displays the NIC speed. The options are:
  • Autonegotiate
  • 10,Half
  • 10,Full
  • 100,Half
  • 100,Full
  • 1000,Full
Button
Description
OK
Saves the changes.

NIC teaming

Button
Description
Move Up
Moves the VMNIC from unused adapters to standby or active adapters or from standby to active adapter.
Move Down
Moves the VMNIC from active to standby adapter or from standby to unused adapter.
Refresh
Refreshes the page.
OK
Saves the changes.

Advanced Configuration

Displays the Unused PortGroups section.
Name
Description
Port Group
Displays the port group.
Virtual Switch
Displays the virtual switch.
Button
Description
Delete
Deletes the selected port group.
Cancel
Returns to the Platforms tab.