PowerProtect Data Manager 19.16 Virtual Machine User Guide

Create a VMkernel port for a standard vSwitch configuration

For each ESXi host in the cluster:

1. In the vSphere Client, navigate to the ESXi host and select the host.
2. Right-click the host and select Add Networking.
3. Select VMkernel Network Adapter, and then click Next.
4. Create a new switch, or choose an existing one.
   When creating a new switch, assign the NIC adapter to Active Adapters.
5. In the Port Properties settings IP settings, select either IPv4 or IPv6, and clear all other checkboxes under Available services.
6. In the IP settings, specify the VMkernel IP settings.