Input value restrictions for port group names when creating a cluster using the SDDC Manager UI

Products

• VMware SDDC Manager

Issue/Introduction

The message 'Enter a valid port name' is displayed in the dialog when creating a cluster using the SDDC Manager UI.

Environment

SDDC Manager 5.2.2

Cause

This issue is caused by the strict input validation logic implemented in the SDDC Manager UI. Based on the SDDC Manager UI validation logic, the following rules apply to port group names:

Allowed Characters

• Alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) 
• Hyphens (-) 
• Underscores (_)
• Spaces

Restricted Characters

• Dot (.) 
• Other special characters not listed above.

Resolution

Avoid using the above restricted characters.

Additional Information