Unable to add new configs to NSX (6.4.1) ESG with FIPS mode Enabled
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Unable to add new configs to NSX (6.4.1) ESG with FIPS mode Enabled

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Article ID: 336534

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Products

VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
BGP neighbors cannot be added to an edge when FIPS mode is enabled.
Addition fails with error "[Routing] Password of BGP neighbor cannot be configured in fips enabled NSX Edge from version 6.3.0"

Environment

VMware NSX for vSphere 6.4.x

Resolution

Issues is resolved in NSX 6.4.2

Workaround:

Workaround is to disable FIPS to create a new BGP neighbor


Additional Information

Impact/Risks:
Cannot create new BGP neighbor unless the FIPS mode is disabled on the NSX Edge.
This configuration change requires a redeploy of the Edge.