DescriptionName
Theuser-specified virtual networkinterface connection (vCon)
placementfor the vNIC. This can be one of the following:
•Any—AllowsCisco UCS Manager to determine the vCon to which
thevNIC is assigned.
•1—Explicitlyassigns the vNIC to vCon1.
•2—Explicitlyassigns the vNIC to vCon2.
•3—Explicitlyassigns the vNIC to vCon3.
•4—Explicitlyassigns the vNIC to vCon4.
DesiredPlacement drop-down list
Theactual vCon assignment of the vNIC on the server.ActualAssignment field
Ifyou attempt to assigna vNIC to a vCon that is not configured for that type of vNIC, Cisco UCS Manager
displaysa message box to advise you of the configuration error. You must either assign the vNIC to another
vConor change the vCon configurationin the service profile.
Step 8 Inthe Order section, completethe following fields:
DescriptionName
Theuser-specified PCI order for the vNIC.
Enteran integer between 0 and 128. You cannot create more than 128
vNICsfor a server.
DesiredOrder field
Theactual PCI order of the vNIC on the server.ActualOrder field
Step 9 ClickSave Changes.
Explicitly Assigning a vHBA to a vCon
Before You Begin
Configurethe vCons through a vNIC/vHBA placement policy or in the service profile with one of the following
values:
•AssignedOnly
•ExcludeDynamic
•ExcludeUnassigned
Ifa vCon is configured for All, you can stillexplicitly assign a vNIC or vHBA to that vCon. However, you
haveless control with this configuration.
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Configuring vNIC/vHBA Placement Policies