Open Vswitch - VLAN tagging

[perja11]

Hello,

I have installed PROXMOX 6.4 on our Dell server R820. Already the Dell server is connected to VLAN 61, So does all the VM created under can use IP address under VLAN 61 automatically ?

What is the configuration required under OPEN Vswitch to use a new VLAN once we cable into new VLAN physically ? Is there anything configuration which can help me to use new VLAN ?

When we create a new VM under Network TAB , we see

Bridge : vmbr0
model : virtlo

So if the Bare metal server is already connected to VLAN 61 , Do I need to give VLAN tagging to use the IP under VLAN 61 or it any VM created can use the unused IP under VLAN 61 ?


Any response would be much appreciated.

 

[hvisage]

Ask your network team whether that VLAN 61 is native or 802.1q tagged.
If it's native, then just attach the VM to the vmbr0 untagged, and things should just work(TM)
If it's tagged, then openvswitch should already see it tagged and only then you'll want to enable tag 61 to the VMs config.

 

[perja11]

Hello,

Thanks for the response.

I installed the PROXMOX on bare metal. SYSTEMCTL status OPEN* is not available.(Open switch) ? Does it comes as default or I should install it ?

 

[vesalius]

Hello,

Thanks for the response.

I installed the PROXMOX on bare metal. SYSTEMCTL status OPEN* is not available.(Open switch) ? Does it comes as default or I should install it ?

It was a separate install for me. I found using vlan aware linux bridges to be easier, and just as performant/capable for my use.

 

[hvisage]

OPenVSwitch and utils must be separately installed, else you'll be using the Linux bridge utils (nothing wrong per se)