Nimble dHCI network switch

[CadenLange]

Hi

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.

[MikeGeroche]

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.

[CadenLange]

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

[MikeGeroche · Accepted solution]

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

Regards, Mike G.