Configuring Virtual Guest VLAN tagging (VGT) mode on a vNetwork Distributed Switch

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This article describes the concept and configuration of Virtual Guest VLAN tagging (VGT) mode on ESXi 7.x and above.

Environment

• VMware vSphere ESXi 7.x
• VMware vSphere ESXi 8.x
• VMware vCenter Server 7.x
• VMware vCenter Server 8.x

Resolution

Note: For additional information on dvPortGroup configuration, see vNetwork Distributed PortGroup (dvPortGroup) configuration.

 

To modify and add vNetwork Distributed Port Groups (dvPortGroup):

1. In vCenter, click Home > Inventory > Networking.
2. Right-click on dvPortGroup and choose Edit Settings.
3. Under dvPortGroup > Policies > VLAN, these settings can be specified:
   
   • On a distributed switch set VLAN type to VLAN trunking.
   • On a Standard Switch set VLAN ID to 4095.
     Note: Distributed Switch Only specifies the range of VLANs to trunk, to improve security.