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CHAPTER 8
Virtual Switch Groups
Switch resources can be pooled or divided into logical units known as Virtual Switch Groups
(VSGs). Up to 32 VSGs are available.
Two different types of resources can be assigned to VSGs:
Ports (internal and external)
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Port Groups
Each internal and external port can be independently assigned to one of the 32 available VSGs.
Each VSG can contain multiple ports, but each port can belong to only one VSG.
VSGs for port groups must have the following characteristics:
It is recommended that each VSG contain at internal server ports and external ports for
proper network operation.
By default, all external ports in the same VSG are placed into one trunk to aggregate their
bandwidth.
For VSG port group and trunk configuration, see “Virtual Switch Groups Membership” on
page 97.
Note – The port references that appear in this User’s Guide might differ from your system.
The number of ports is based on the type of blade server chassis, and the firmware versions and
options installed.