VMware Aria Operations for Networks automatically disables IPFIX on vCenter DVPGs after adding an NSX-T Data Source.

Products

• VCF Operations for Networks

Issue/Introduction

After adding an NSX-T Manager as a data source in VMware Aria Operations for Networks, flow collection from associated vCenter Distributed Virtual Port Groups (DVPGs) appears to stop or "stall" within 24–48 hours.

While vCenter-only flow collection remains stable, the introduction of the NSX-T data source triggers an automated system task that disables IPFIX on specific DVPGs connected to NSX-T Edge transport nodes. This is a native safety mechanism designed to prevent flow redundancy and potential performance degradation on the Edges.

Environment

VMware Aria Operations for Networks 6.14.1
VMware Aria Operations for Networks 6.14.0
VMware Aria Operations for Networks 6.13

Resolution

If you believe you have encountered this issue, please open a support case with Broadcom Support and refer to this KB article.

For more information, see Creating and managing Broadcom support cases.