Manage the network topology

In RBAC mode, only system administrators and security auditors can view the network topology. They cannot edit the network topology.

The network topology displays the connection relationships between vSwitches and VMs as well as the network policy and traffic monitoring information for the ports that connect the vNICs to the vSwitch.

Restrictions and guidelines

The Network Topology function only displays network topology information for basic networks.

Features

• Display the network topology

• Edit the network topology

Display the network topology

In RBAC mode, only system administrators and security auditors can view the network topology.

The network topology displays the connection relationships between vSwitches and VMs as well as the network policy and traffic monitoring information for the ports that connect the vNICs to the vSwitch.

Procedure

1. On the top navigation bar, click Network.

2. From the left navigation pane, select Network Topo.

Parameters

• Top tool bar

○ Select : In this mode, you can select and drag the icons in the topology. The mouse is in this mode by default.

○ Zoom In : Zoom in the topology.

○ Zoom Out : Zoom out the topology.

○ Full Screen : Display the topology in full screen.

○ Reset : Reset the topology.

○ Traffic : Display traffic between a VM and vSwitch.

○ Traffic : Hide information about traffic between a VM and vSwitch.

○ Aerial View : Select this option to display the thumbnail of the topology on the bottom right of the page.

○ Export : Download the topology as a picture.

○ Search box: On the top right of the page, enter a node name in the search box and click to quickly locate the node on the topology.

• Top tool bar (RBAC mode)

○ Select : In this mode, you can select the icons in the topology. The mouse is in this mode by default.

○ Drag : In this mode, you can drag the icons in the topology. The mouse is in this mode by default.

○ Export Image : Download the current topology as a picture.

○ Save : Save the locations of the icons in the topology.

○ Reset : Reset the topology.

○ Legend : View the legend for the topology.

○ Aerial View : Select this option to display the thumbnail of the topology on the bottom right of the page.

Edit the network topology

In RBAC mode, the network topology cannot be edited.

Perform this task to edit the network topology.

Restrictions and guidelines

• By default, the network topology only displays vSwitches whose network type is Service. vswitch0 is not displayed in the network topology, because it belongs to the management network.

• After you add a vSwitch or virtual firewall in the topology, they will be displayed on the vSwitch list or virtual firewall list, with a network type of Service.

Procedure

1. On the top navigation bar, click Network.

2. From the left navigation pane, select Network Topo.

3. In the right corner of the page, select a cluster, and then click Edit.

4. Select an item, and then drag it to the edit area.

5. Edit the information as needed.

   ○ For a physical egress, click on the physical egress icon, and then click Edit. In the dialog box that opens, select a NIC, enter the physical egress name, and then click OK.

   ○ For a VM, click on the VM icon, and you can perform the following tasks:

   ▪ To view VM information, click Details.

   ▪ To access the VM console, click Console.

   ▪ To start the VM, click Start.

   ▪ To power off the VM, click Power Off.

   ○ For a vSwitch, click on the vSwitch icon, click Edit, enter a name and VLAN ID, and then click OK. To view detailed information about the vSwitch, click Details.

   ○ For a virtual firewall, click on the icon, click VMs, select a VM, and then click OK. to connect the firewall to the VM. To edit the virtual firewall, click Edit, and then edit the description and denylist or allowlist.

6. Click to connect devices and configure the following settings.

   ○ Configure the physical interface, vSwitch name, and VLAN ID for physical interface and vSwitch connection.

   ○ Configure the VM NIC, vSwitch name, VLAN ID, and port profile.

   ○ Configure the VM NIC, vSwitch, and port profile.

7. To delete an item, click on that item or connection, and then click the Delete icon .

8. Click Save.

9. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

10. To exit edit mode without saving your modifications, click Exit.

Parameters

Physical egress-vSwitch connection:

• Physical Egress: A set of physical NICs on the host connecting to the vSwitch.

• vSwitch Name: Name of the vSwitch.