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.