New in version 2.0.
- python >= 2.6
- PyVmomi
parameter | required | default | choices | comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
datacenter_name |
yes | The name of the datacenter that will contain the dvSwitch | ||
discovery_operation |
no |
|
Select the discovery operation | |
discovery_proto |
yes |
|
Link discovery protocol between Cisco and Link Layer discovery | |
hostname |
yes | The hostname or IP address of the vSphere vCenter. | ||
mtu |
yes | The switch maximum transmission unit | ||
password |
yes | The password of the vSphere vCenter.
aliases: pass, pwd | ||
state |
no | present |
|
Create or remove dvSwitch |
switch_name |
yes | The name of the switch to create or remove | ||
uplink_quantity |
yes | Quantity of uplink per ESXi host added to the switch | ||
username |
yes | The username of the vSphere vCenter.
aliases: user, admin | ||
validate_certs |
no | True |
|
Allows connection when SSL certificates are not valid. Set to false when certificates are not trusted. |
- name: Create dvswitch local_action: module: vmware_dvswitch hostname: vcenter_ip_or_hostname username: vcenter_username password: vcenter_password datacenter_name: datacenter switch_name: dvSwitch mtu: 9000 uplink_quantity: 2 discovery_proto: lldp discovery_operation: both state: present
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