Remove or clean up old Edge bridges

Products

• VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

This KB provides step by step instruction on how to remove or clean up Edge bridges. 

Environment

VMware NSX-T DataCenter
VMware NSX

Resolution

Prior to removing the Edge bridge profile, make sure you remove any attached endpoints.

1. Remove Bridge from Segment (if configured)
   If your Edge Bridge Profile is bound to a segment:
   • Go to Networking > Segments
   • Click on the segment using the bridge.
   • Edit it and remove the bridging configuration.
   • Save the configuration.
     
     
2. Check Edge Bridge Configuration
   Before making any changes:
   • Log in to NSX Manager UI.
   • Navigate to: Networking > Layer 2 Bridging
   • Verify if the Edge Bridge Profile is still actively used in any bridging configuration.
   • If used, delete or unbind it first. (You cannot delete the Edge or Bridge Profile if it is still associated with an active bridge)
     
     
3. Delete Edge Bridge Profile
   Now that it’s unbound:
   • Navigate to: System > Fabric > Profiles > Edge Bridge Profiles
   • Select the profile.
   • Click Delete. 
     
     
4. Remove Edge from Transport Node Cluster 
   If the Edge is part of an Edge Cluster:
   • Go to: System > Fabric > Nodes > Edge Transport Nodes
   • If it's part of an Edge Cluster, remove it from the cluster before deletion.