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Active Fabric Manager (AFM) Plug-in for VMware vCenterVirtual Distributed Switch (VDS) CLI Guide

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4Configuring VDS CLIDuring AFM VDS CLI setup, a CLI-based wizard assists you in configuring the VMware vCenter after OVF deployment. The virtualizatio

4. For a single-server configuration without HA, enter a single IP address. You cannot configure dual servers for HA using a static IP address.NOTE: H

5Using VDS CLIThe following list describes the VDS CLI modes:NOTE: You can enter a question mark after the command prompt in any mode to view a list o

– show portgroup– show span– show vlan– show vlan summary– show vlan vlan-id– exit• VDS mode — This mode allows you to configure the virtual switch. T

6VDS CLI CommandsThe following is a list of the VDS CLI commands:NOTE: You can enter a question mark after the command prompt in any mode to view a li

Command HistoryThis guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, refer to the relevant Dell Networking Command Line Refe

Command Modes VDS modeCommand HistoryThis guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, refer to the relevant Dell Networ

passwdChange the password of the current user.SyntaxpasswdCommand Modes ENABLE modeCommand HistoryThis guide is platform-specific. For command informa

Version 2.0 Introduced on the AFM VDS.settingsConfigure the VDS settings, including the IP address, domain name server (DNS) information, and vCenter

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Related Commandswizard Configure vCenter credentials using step-by-step assistance.show interfaceDisplay interface details.Syntaxshow interface port-n

show lldp interfaceDisplay LLDP counters for the specified interface.Syntaxshow lldp interface uplink-keyParametersuplink-keyEnter the uplink key for

show portgroupDisplay a list of all portgroups associated with the VDS instance.Syntaxshow portgroup Command Modes VDS modeCommand HistoryThis guide i

show vdsView all current VDS instances.Syntaxshow vdsCommand Modes ENABLE modeCommand HistoryThis guide is platform-specific. For command information

show vlan vlan-idDisplay detailed information for the specified VLAN.Syntaxshow vlan vlan-idParametersvlan-idEnter the ID for the VLAN.Command Modes V

Command Modes VDS CONFIG modeCommand HistoryThis guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, refer to the relevant Dell

Usage InformationTo retain the current settings and move to the next step in the configuration process, press Enter. To exit without making any change

Contents1 Configuring the AFM Plug-in for VMware vCenter as a Virtual Appliance...5AFM Hardware Requirements...

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1Configuring the AFM Plug-in for VMware vCenter as a Virtual ApplianceYou can deploy the Active Fabric Manager (AFM) plug-in as a virtual appliance on

Deploy the OVF without HA and FT The following are required to deploy the AFM plug-in without the HA/FT solution, using a VMware ESX VM:• VMware ESXi

2Deploying the OVF TemplateYou can deploy the open virtualization format (OVF) template with the VMware ESX virtual machines. Deploy the OVF Template

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3IntroductionThe AFM plug-in for VMware vCenter virtual distributed switch (VDS) feature allows you to configure a virtual switch using a CLI. The app