Configure the VMkernel adapter and firewall rule of an ESXi host for PVRDMA communication.

Prerequisites

Verify that your ESXi host meets the requirements for PVRDMA. See PVRDMA Support.

Tag a VMkernel Adapter for PVRDMA

Learn how to select a VMkernel adapter and enable it for PVRDMA communication.

Procedure

1. In the vSphere Client, navigate to the host.
2. On the Configure tab, expand System.
3. Click Advanced System Settings.
4. Click the Edit button.
5. Locate Net.PVRDMAVmknic by using the filter text field.
6. Click the value field and enter the value of the VMkernel adapter that you want to use, for example vmk0.
7. Click OK .

Enable the Firewall Rule for PVRDMA

Learn how to enable the firewall rule for PVRDMA in the security profile of the ESXi host.

Procedure

1. In the vSphere Client, navigate to the host.
2. On the Configure tab, expand System.
3. Click Firewall.
4. Click the Edit button.
5. Locate the pvrdma rule by using the filter text field.
6. Select the check box next to the pvrdma rule and click OK.