NSX Load Balancer to VMware Avi Load Balancer Migration
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Issue/Introduction
NSX Load Balancer Entitlement :
As documented in the VCF 9.0 release notes (VCF 9.0 Release notes - NSX), VMware by Broadcom has changed the entitlement of the built-in NSX Load Balancer (also known as VCF Load Balancer) from VCF 9.0 onwards.
It is recommended (link) that customers requiring general-purpose or advanced load balancing capabilities purchase VMware Avi Load Balancer.
Environment
VCF 9.0 / VCF 9.1
Resolution
Customers currently utilizing NSX load balancer functionality in VCF 9.0/9.1 may continue to use NSX Load Balancer until May 30, 2027, provided they have secured the equivalent Avi licenses.
Avi License Requirement:100 qualified VCF cores = 1 Avi Service Unit (SU)
Determination of qualified VCF cores:
- Only count VCF cores associated with NSX Manager instances with NSX Load Balancer enabled
- Apply the 100:1 ratio to derive required Avi SUs
License Term:
Avi licenses must be co-termed with the customer’s VCF license term.
Tool to speed up transition:
Leverage vDefend and Avi Conversion Tool (vACT) to simplify and speed up NSX Load Balancer to Avi transition
Additional Information
For any queries, raise a support case via the Broadcom Support Portal, or contact your Broadcom sales team.
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