Configure GigaVUE V Series Node on VMware NSX-T

This section provides an overview of the V Series fabric node deployment on the VMware NSX-T platforms and describes the procedure for setting up the traffic monitoring sessions using the V Series fabric nodes. The V Series fabric nodes support traffic visibility on the NSX-T NVDS switch.

GigaVUE-FM creates, manages and deletes the V Series fabric nodes in the NSX-T on the configuration information provided by the user. GigaVUE-FM can communicate directly with the V series fabric nodes.

The following diagram provides a high-level overview of the deployment:

Note:  If a V Series Node is restarted, then the existing flows that is received by that V Series node will not be forwarded to the other available V Series Nodes (if any). However, the new flows will be forwarded to any available V Series Node.

The chapter includes the following major sections:

Note:  These steps assume that VMware NSX-T is installed and configured. Refer to VMware Documentation for configuration details.

Note:  When VMware NSX-T is configured in a cluster on multiple hosts, ensure all the hosts are in a connected state. Even if one of the hosts is in a disconnected state then V Series node host-based deployment will be unsuccessful.

Refer to the following Gigamon Validated Designs for more detailed information: