Gateway VDR not replying to ICMPv6 Request
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Article ID: 336820
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VMware NSX
Issue/Introduction
This article is for when virtual machines are unable to ping gateway vdr with ICMPv6
Symptoms:
Virtual Machines are unable to ping gateway vdr with ICMPv6
Environment
VMware NSX-T Data Center 3.x
VMware NSX-T Data Center
Cause
In NSX-T 3.0.x, the extension header Hop-by-Hop is not supported yet.
To verify it's the same issue, do a packet capture at VDR switchport.
Check:
1: The Neighbor is Established
2: The ICMPv6 Request from Virtual Machines containing the extension header Hop-by-Hop (HBH)
Resolution
More extension headers, like Hop-by-Hop, Destination, and Routing will be supported in the 3.1.x release.
Workaround:
Upgrade to NSX-T 3.1.x or later
Additional Information
Impact/Risks:
Gateway VDR not replying to ICMPv6 Request
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