Network ResourceKernel Adapter

Create a Kernel Adapter

  1. In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > VM and Host.

  2. In the resource tree, select a target host.

  3. On the details page of the target host, click Kernel Adapter.

  4. On the Kernel Adapter tab, click New Kernel Adapter.

  5. In the New Kernel Adapter dialog, set the following parameters:

    • Name: Enter a name for the Kernel adapter.
    • Description: Enter a brief description for the Kernel adapter.
    • Network Service: Display Storage by default, indicating this Kernel adapter handles storage network traffics.
    • Distributed Port Group: Select a distributed port group.
    • IPv4 Address: Assign an IPv4 address for the Kernel adapter.
    • Netmask: Specify a netmask.

  6. Review the configuration and click OK.

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