Requirements to implement Nexus 1000v switches.

[suryakant.chavan]

Hi Team,

I am not sure whether I am putting this under correct technology.

Can any one help me to gather the prerequisites and requirements to setup and implement Nexus 1000v switches.

Thanks

Surya.

[Robert Burns]

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus1000/sw/4_2_1_s_v_2_2_1/install_upgrade/guide/b_Installation_and_Upgrade_Release_4_2_1SV2_2_1_series_release.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus1000/sw/4_2_1_s_v_2_2_1/release/notes/n1000v_rn.html

Robert

[suryakant.chavan]

Hi Robert,

Thanks for sharing the document links.

I have some queries regarding setup.

What I understand is ESX is nothing but a software which run on  physical server and we can create VM's on that server.

VEM is used to connect that VM's.VSM is Virtual switch control plane

What I am not understanding is how VEM and VSM communicate with each others.

Also how we connect  these VSM to physical switch for network connectivity.

Please correct me if my conceptual view is wrong.

Thanks and regards,

Surya

[richbarb · Accepted solution]

Hello Surya,

This document will help you to clarify all your queries. It explain in detail how works Nexus 1000v and VMware, and how they will integrate each other.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps9441/ps9902/guide_c07-556626.html

Richard

[suryakant.chavan]

Hi Richard,

Hope this will help me.

Once again thanks

Regards,

Surya