5.2. Network Interfaces

Procedure 5.2. Adding Network Interfaces to Virtual Machines

1. Click the Virtual Machines tab and select a virtual machine.
2. Click the Network Interfaces tab in the details pane.
3. Click New.
   

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   Figure 5.1. New Network Interface window

4. Enter the Name of the network interface.
5. Use the drop-down lists to select the Profile and the Type of the network interface. The Profile and Type drop-down lists are populated in accordance with the profiles and network types available to the cluster and the network interface cards available to the virtual machine.
6. Select the Custom MAC address check box and enter a MAC address for the network interface card as required.
7. Click OK.

Procedure 5.3. Editing Network Interfaces

1. Click the Virtual Machines tab and select a virtual machine.
2. Click the Network Interfaces tab in the details pane and select the network interface to edit.
3. Click Edit. The Edit Network Interface window contains the same fields as the New Network Interface window.
4. Change settings as required.
5. Click OK.

Procedure 5.4. Hot Plugging Network Interfaces

1. Click the Virtual Machines tab and select a virtual machine.
2. Click the Network Interfaces tab in the details pane and select the network interface to hot plug.
3. Click Edit.
4. Set the Card Status to Plugged to enable the network interface, or set it to Unplugged to disable the network interface.
5. Click OK.

Procedure 5.5. Removing Network Interfaces

1. Click the Virtual Machines tab and select a virtual machine.
2. Click the Network Interfaces tab in the details pane and select the network interface to remove.
3. Click Remove.
4. Click OK.