Clarification on Maximum Network Latency Guidelines in VCF 9 Data Center Network Design

Products

• VMware Cloud Foundation

Issue/Introduction

Is the maximum network latency specified in the VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Physical Data Center Network Design document a hard requirement? What are the potential impacts if latency slightly exceeds this value?

Reference: VCF 9 Physical Data Center Network Design

Environment

VMware Cloud Foundation 

Resolution

The maximum latency guideline is not a strict enforcement limit, but exceeding it can degrade workload performance and VCF operations. While the software allows installation beyond this threshold, minimising latency is recommended to ensure stable performance, particularly during high demand periods.