Virtual APIC Deployment in VMWare

[mageshkr]

Hi All,

I have tried to deploy a virtual APIC with 3 node virtual cluster. I have connected 2 cables directly from Esxi to Undiscovered 2 new Leaf each with Active-Passive mode in VMware side. I have deployed the APIC as VM in vSphere Client on that Esxi and configured dvs and set the discovery protocol to disabled and NTP sync is correct and enabled promiscuous mode in Esxi host. But Leaf discovery isn't happening. Leaf switch is in ACi mode. And while seeing leaf console I could see the Esxi connected ports are out-of-service and lldp neighbour showing as Physical server and not APIC VM. Moreover, made changes in DVS - MTU to 9000, MAC Address learn enabled. I have also set BPDU filter (NetMisc_DropBPDUPackets) as 0. Is there anyone deployed and faced this issue. Kindly suggest how to proceed.

[mageshkr]

I haven't said the issue in above statement. 

Issue - Leaf Discovery/Fabric Discovery is not happening. Anyone faced this issue.

[Huyen Duong]

Hi,

Not sure if the issue is fixed, you can go through this doc https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/dcn/aci/apic/kb/virtual-apic/deploying-cisco-virtual-apic-using-esxi.html

Make sure to closely follow the document.

If not work, let engage our TAC team. 

Cheers