e.Add the ESXi networks:

i.In the search box, enter esx to display only the ESXi networks.

ii.Select all of the EXSi networks listed.

TIP: Select all networks listed by pressing and holding either Shift or Ctrl and then left-clicking the networks. Alternatively, select one of the networks and then use Ctrl+A to select all of the networks listed.

iii.Click Add.

f. Add the uplink ports:

i.Click Add uplink ports to open the Add Uplink Ports to esxUS dialog box.

ii.In the search box, enter x1 to display only the interconnects that have X1 ports available.

iii.Select the two interconnects displayed and click Add.

iv.Do not select a preferred port.

g.Click Create + to add the esxUS uplink set to the EsxFlexFabricLIG logical interconnect group and reopen the Add uplink set screen.

3.Add the uplink sets for the production networks, development networks, and test networks. As you add networks to uplink sets for the logical interconnect group, note that the networks that have already been added to an uplink set are not listed.

Networks

Uplink set

Interconnect port

 

 

 

production networks

prodUS

X2

 

 

 

development networks

devUS

X8

 

 

 

test networks

testUS

X5

 

 

 

When you finish entering the values for the last uplink set you want to create, click Create to add the uplink set and close the dialog box. The Create logical interconnect group screen opens (see the following illustration).

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