Add VMkernel Ports

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For each ESXi host, you need to create a VMkernel adapter for each VLAN that has an IP on that specific VLAN. These vmkernel ports should be added to their respective VDS port groups.

Click on the host and click on Configure > VMkernel adapters > Add Networking.

Choose VMkernel Network Adapter and select the first VLAN port group under Select an existing network.

In the next screen, leave all services unchecked and otherwise defaults. If the FlashArray iSCSI ports are configured for jumbo frames, set the MTU to Custom and 9000 (or what it is set to).

Enter in IP information using an IP that is valid for the chosen VLAN. Override the gateway if needed.

Repeat for the other VLAN.