A logical switch has multiple switch ports. A logical switch port connects another network component, a VM, or a container to a logical switch.
If you connect a VM to a logical switch on an ESXi host that is managed by vCenter Server, a logical switch port is created automatically. For more information about connecting a VM to a logical switch, see Connecting a VM to a Logical Switch in Manager Mode.
To monitor activity on a logical switch port, see Monitor a Logical Switch Port Activity in Manager Mode.
Prerequisites
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Verify that a logical switch is created. See Logical Switches in Manager Mode.
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Verify that Manager mode is selected in the NSX Manager user interface. See NSX Manager. If you do not see the Policy and Manager mode buttons, see Configure User Interface Settings.