PowerFlex 3.x Adding a new network to a second service in PFxM not working

Summary: If I create a new network on a service in PFxM, that network will not show as existing when I try to add it to a second service. Instead it asks me to re-create the port group even if it already exists. ...

This article applies to This article does not apply to This article is not tied to any specific product. Not all product versions are identified in this article.
Check out other resources

Symptoms

 
  • Creating Network and Port Groups in another service does not reflect in the Port Group information in another service running on the same Data Center.
  • After creating a new network on one service using PFxM, I attempt to do the same on a second service, but the port group name does not show in the Port Group drop-down.
network_add_issue
 

Cause

  • Newly created network information does not get added to PFxM inventory for other services.
  • Network changes are not detected by inventory and update service details operations.

Resolution

Follow these steps to resolve this issue:
  • Run inventory on resources that have the new network information (Ex. switches and vCenter)
  • Remove the service you want to add the new network to from PFxM.
  • Use the Add Existing Service workflow to add the service back into PFxM.
  • Use the Add Resources > Add Network function on the service details pane to add the network to each service. This time the port group should show in the drop-down.

Affected Products

PowerFlex rack, PowerFlex Appliance
Article Properties
Article Number: 000195208
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 26 May 2025
Version:  5
Find answers to your questions from other Dell users
Support Services
Check if your device is covered by Support Services.