Network ResourceKernel Adapter
Create a Kernel Adapter
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In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > VM and Host.
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In the resource tree, select a target host.
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On the details page of the target host, click Kernel Adapter.
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On the Kernel Adapter tab, click New Kernel Adapter.
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In the New Kernel Adapter dialog, set the following parameters:
- Name: Enter a name for the Kernel adapter.
- Description: Enter a brief description for the Kernel adapter.
- Network Service: Display Storage by default, indicating this Kernel adapter handles storage network traffics.
- Distributed Port Group: Select a distributed port group.
- IPv4 Address: Assign an IPv4 address for the Kernel adapter.
- Netmask: Specify a netmask.
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Review the configuration and click OK.