NSX supports IPSec Virtual Private Network (IPSec VPN) and Layer 2 VPN (L2 VPN) on an NSX Edge node.
- IPSec VPN offers site-to-site connectivity between an NSX Edge node and remote sites.
- L2 VPN allows you to extend L2 networks across data centers securely by enabling virtual machines to keep their network connectivity across geographical boundaries while using the same IP address.
IPSec VPN and L2 VPN are not supported in the NSX limited export release.
You must have a working NSX Edge node, with at least one configured Tier-0 or Tier-1 gateway, before you can configure a VPN service. For more information, see "NSX Edge Installation" in the NSX Installation Guide.
System-default configuration profiles with predefined values and settings are made available for your use during a VPN service configuration. You can also define new profiles with different settings and select them during the VPN service configuration.
The Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) feature on a bare metal server is supported for IPSec VPN bulk cryptography. For more information on support of the QAT feature on bare metal servers, see the NSX Installation Guide.