vmware_dvswitch_pvlans – Manage Private VLAN configuration of a Distributed Switch
vmware_dvswitch_pvlans – Manage Private VLAN configuration of a Distributed Switch
New in version 2.8.
Synopsis
- This module can be used to configure Private VLANs (PVLANs) on a Distributed Switch.
Requirements
The below requirements are needed on the host that executes this module.
- python >= 2.6
- PyVmomi
Parameters
Parameter | Choices/Defaults | Comments |
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hostname string |
The hostname or IP address of the vSphere vCenter or ESXi server. If the value is not specified in the task, the value of environment variable Environment variable support added in Ansible 2.6. | |
password string |
The password of the vSphere vCenter or ESXi server. If the value is not specified in the task, the value of environment variable Environment variable support added in Ansible 2.6.
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port integer added in 2.5 |
Default: 443 |
The port number of the vSphere vCenter or ESXi server. If the value is not specified in the task, the value of environment variable Environment variable support added in Ansible 2.6. |
primary_pvlans list |
Default: [] |
A list of VLAN IDs that should be configured as Primary PVLANs. If Each member of the list requires primary_pvlan_id (int) set. The secondary promiscuous PVLAN will be created automatically. If Please see examples for more information. |
secondary_pvlans list |
Default: [] |
A list of VLAN IDs that should be configured as Secondary PVLANs.
If Each member of the list requires primary_pvlan_id (int), secondary_pvlan_id (int), and pvlan_type (str) to be set. The type of the secondary PVLAN can be isolated or community. The secondary promiscuous PVLAN will be created automatically. Please see examples for more information. |
switch string / required |
The name of the Distributed Switch.
| |
username string |
The username of the vSphere vCenter or ESXi server. If the value is not specified in the task, the value of environment variable Environment variable support added in Ansible 2.6.
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validate_certs boolean |
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Allows connection when SSL certificates are not valid. Set to If the value is not specified in the task, the value of environment variable Environment variable support added in Ansible 2.6. If set to |
Notes
Note
- Tested on vSphere 6.5 and 6.7
Examples
- name: Create PVLANs on a Distributed Switch
vmware_dvswitch_pvlans:
hostname: '{{ inventory_hostname }}'
username: '{{ vcenter_username }}'
password: '{{ vcenter_password }}'
switch: dvSwitch
primary_pvlans:
- primary_pvlan_id: 1
- primary_pvlan_id: 4
secondary_pvlans:
- primary_pvlan_id: 1
secondary_pvlan_id: 2
pvlan_type: isolated
- primary_pvlan_id: 1
secondary_pvlan_id: 3
pvlan_type: community
- primary_pvlan_id: 4
secondary_pvlan_id: 5
pvlan_type: community
delegate_to: localhost
- name: Create primary PVLAN and secondary promiscuous PVLAN on a Distributed Switch
vmware_dvswitch_pvlans:
hostname: '{{ inventory_hostname }}'
username: '{{ vcenter_username }}'
password: '{{ vcenter_password }}'
switch: dvSwitch
primary_pvlans:
- primary_pvlan_id: 1
delegate_to: localhost
- name: Remove all PVLANs from a Distributed Switch
vmware_dvswitch_pvlans:
hostname: '{{ inventory_hostname }}'
username: '{{ vcenter_username }}'
password: '{{ vcenter_password }}'
switch: dvSwitch
primary_pvlans: []
secondary_pvlans: []
delegate_to: localhost
Return Values
Common return values are documented here, the following are the fields unique to this module:
Key | Returned | Description |
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result string |
always |
information about performed operation
Sample: {'changed': True, 'dvswitch': 'dvSwitch', 'private_vlans': [{'primary_pvlan_id': 1, 'pvlan_type': 'promiscuous', 'secondary_pvlan_id': 1}, {'primary_pvlan_id': 1, 'pvlan_type': 'isolated', 'secondary_pvlan_id': 2}, {'primary_pvlan_id': 1, 'pvlan_type': 'community', 'secondary_pvlan_id': 3}], 'private_vlans_previous': [], 'result': 'All private VLANs added'} |
Status
- This module is not guaranteed to have a backwards compatible interface. [preview]
- This module is maintained by the Ansible Community. [community]
Authors
- Christian Kotte (@ckotte)
© 2012–2018 Michael DeHaan
© 2018–2019 Red Hat, Inc.
Licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.
https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/2.8/modules/vmware_dvswitch_pvlans_module.html