Standard vSwitch vs. Distributed Switch

Standard vSwitch vs. Distributed Switch

Similarities in vNetwork Standard Switch & vNetwork Distributed Switch 

·         Both work on Layer 2

·         Both Supports VLAN’s

·         Both understand 802.1q VLAN encapsulation

·         Both Supports NIC Teaming

·         Both can do traffic shaping for the outbound (TX) traffic

Features only available in Distributed Switch 

·         Supports traffic shaping for inbound (RX) Traffic

·         Centralized management interface through vCenter

·         Supports Private VLAN’s (PVLAN’s)