11-15-2011 06:04 AM - edited 03-01-2019 10:08 AM
Hi,
I have 2 x C210M2 Servers with 6 NICs on each Server.
I am looking for some guidance on NIC teaming when using the following VMs
UC
Unity Connection
UCCX
I was intending two use 2 teamed NICs for ESXI and the remaining 4 teamed NICs for the 3 UC applications per Server.
Would it be better to split the the UC aplications/NIC configuration or would the above be suitable.
thanks
Ian.
11-15-2011 07:28 AM
Ian,
The following link provides recommendations on configuring physical links for UC apps on UCS.
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/QoS_Design_Considerations_for_Virtual_UC_with_UCS#Physical_Links
HTH
Padma
11-15-2011 07:58 AM
Padma,
Thanks for responding to my initial query. I had seen this link but it wasnt detailed enough to answer my question.
Cisco UCS C-Series tested reference configurations ship with two or six 1Gbps Ethernet ports (two on the motherboard for C210 or C200 plus on C210 additional four on a PCIe NIC). The recommended best practice configuration when using this tested reference configuration is:
Based on the above would it be correct to have all 3 UC applications (UCM, Unity Connection, UCCX) configured in the same vlan and use 2 pairs of teamed NICs?
The remaining pair of NICs can be used for VMWare.
thanks
Ian.
11-15-2011 08:54 AM
Hello Ian,
>>> Based on the above would it be correct to have all 3 UC applications (UCM, Unity Connection, UCCX) configured in the same vlan and use 2 pairs of teamed NICs?
Yes, 2 pairs of teamed NICs ( assuming 1 Gbps ) can handle the traffic generated by above three UC apps.
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/QoS_Design_Considerations_for_Virtual_UC_with_UCS#LAN_Traffic_Sizing
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Virtualization_for_Unified_CCX#UCS_Network_Configuration
From ESXi / UCS perspective, having these three UC apps in same VLAN / host is not an issue. However, I am not aware of any application ( CUCM , CUC or UCCX ) specific requirements that demands them to be on seperate VLANs.
>>> The remaining pair of NICs can be used for VMWare.
Yes, you can dedicate a pair for ESXi management.
HTH
Padma
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