topic Nimble dHCI network switch in Array Setup and Networking

Nimble dHCI network switch

CadenLange — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:19:16 GMT

There is an option to use HPE M Series (mellanox) network switches with Nimble dHCI solutions. The HPE Nimble dHCI and VMware deployment guide (available on InfoSight) shows the step by step procedure for configuring these M series switches and includes the proecdure for configuring an 'IPL' (Inter-Peer Link) MLAG. As well as heartbeat traffic between the master and standy switches, does the IPL also link permit VLANS to pass over it automatically or, if not, should a further ISL be configured between the switches for the VLANs? I would have thought that if an an additional ISL was needed\recommended (in addition to the IPL) it would have been included within the guide.

many thanks in advance.

Re: Nimble dHCI network switch

MikeGeroche — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:33:52 GMT

Hi CadenLange

On the HPE M-Series switches, the Inter-Peer Link is a special type of ISL that links two peer switches together and allows the switch pair to be viewed as one logical switch. By definition this link is a trunk port type, and hence is automatically a member of all current VLANs. So no additional ISLs are needed.

Regards, Mike G.

Re: Nimble dHCI network switch

CadenLange — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:24:55 GMT

Thanks Mike

Does it need any additional licensing - or do all the reuired license come bundled on the switch? I think I read it needs a specfic licnese but could see if that comes with the switch by default.

thanks

Re: Nimble dHCI network switch

MikeGeroche — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:34:21 GMT

The HPE M-Series switches come with all licenses needed for full operation in a dHCI environment.

Regards, Mike G.