IPv6 DHCP is disabled by default for the vCenter Server Appliance
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IPv6 DHCP is disabled by default for the vCenter Server Appliance

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Article ID: 339336

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Products

VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

IPv6 DHCP is disabled by default for the vCenter Server Appliance.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 5.1.x

Resolution

If you have the IPv4 address for the vCenter Server Appliance, you can enable IPv6 DHCP using the Web interface.
  1. Log in to the vCenter Server Appliance Web interface at https://ipv4-address:5480.
  2. Click the Network tab.
  3. Click Address.
  4. For IPv6 Address Type, select DHCP.
  5. Click Save Settings.
  6. Restart the vCenter Server Appliance for the settings to take effect.

If you do not have a valid IPv4 address for the vCenter Server Appliance:

  1. Use the vSphere Client or the vSphere Web Client to access the virtual machine's console.
  2. Log in to the appliance and run /opt/vmware/share/vami/vami_config_net to configure the network.
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