Virtual Network Interface Cards (vNICs)

You can configure OpenStack Cloud Instances with UCT-V to use one or more virtual network interface cards (vNICs).

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Single vNIC: If the instance has only one interface, UCT-V sends mirrored traffic through that same interface.

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Multiple vNICs: If the instance has two or more interfaces,

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UCT-V can monitor any number.

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You can send mirrored traffic through any of these interfaces or through a separate, non-monitored interface.

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When you add multiple interfaces to the controller, the system uses a floating IP to designate the first interface as the management interface.

Note:  vNICs apply only when you install UCT-V on the monitored instances. They do not apply to OVS Mirroring or OVS Mirroring + DPDK configurations.