
5 CONNECT | VMware vSphere 5.5 VXLAN Networking and Emulex OneConnect® OCe14000 Ethernet Adapters
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2.0 Server hardware requirements
A server platform that meets the following requirements:
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Compatibility with the VMware ESXi release
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Support for Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d)
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Bus type: PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x8
Note—To verify compatibility of physical server hardware, refer to the VMware Compatibility Guide:
www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
2.1 VMware ESX software requirements
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VMware ESXi 5.5
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VMware vSphere 5.5 Enterprise Plus
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VMware vCenter 5.5 Server
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vCloud Suite 5.5 (VMware vCloud Networking and Security 5.5)
2.2 Emulex OCe14000 Network Adapter requirements
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OCe14101-NM, 10GbE, 1 port Short reach optical
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OCe14101-NX, 10GbE, 1 port Direct attach copper
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OCe14102-NM, 10GbE, 2 port Short reach optical
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OCe14102-NX, 10GbE, 2 port Direct attach copper
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OCe14401-NX, 40GbE, 1 port Direct attach copper
Note—You may have to update your adapter driver and firmware. Make sure you verify compatibility of Emulex network adapters and
software releases that provide VXLAN hardware ooad feature. For information on Emulex, VMware compatibility, software, additional
product information and other documentation refer to the links below:
Emulex Downloads and Documentation:
www.emulex.com/downloads
VMware Compatibility Guide:
www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
2.3 Additional requirements
1. DHCP server
2. Multicast support, IGMP and PIM configured on switches and routers
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