Migrate VMkernel Adapter from Distributed Switch to Standard Switch.

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi
• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

This article provides guidance on migrating VMkernel networking from a vSphere Distributed Switch to a Virtual Standard Switch.

 

Environment

vSphere ESXi.

vCenter Server.

Resolution

Follow the below steps:

• Login to the vCenter Server.
• Select the ESXi host and click networking -> Virtual Switches.
• Validate the number of uplinks present in the distributed switch, should have minimum two uplinks to regain connectivity when next step is performed.
• Create a Virtual Standard Switch if not present and assign at least one physical adapter before migration to avoid connectivity loss.
• Click on the three dots next to Standard Switch.
• Choose "Migrate VMkernel Networking".
• On the wizard, select the VMkernel adapter required to migrate.
• On the configure tab, enter the network label and assign the appropriate VLAN ID.
• On the final stage , review the settings and click "Finish" to complete the migration.