A network engineer is integrating a new Hyperflex storage duster into an existing Cisco ACI...

To integrate a new Hyperflex storage cluster into an existing Cisco ACI fabric and manage it with vCenter, the following steps should be taken:

Create a new vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS): This is done within the vCenter interface. The vDS acts as a single virtual switch across all associated hosts in the data center, providing centralized management and monitoring of the network configuration1.

Configure the vDS for the Hyperflex cluster: This involves setting up the correct port groups, VLANs, and uplink profiles to ensure proper network segmentation and performance2.

Enable hardware discovery using a vendor-neutral protocol: This could involve using protocols like LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) or CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol), which are supported by vCenter and can help in identifying and managing physical network devices3.

Integrate the Hyperflex cluster with ACI using the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC): This involves creating the necessary policies and profiles in ACI to manage the Hyperflex storage traffic effectively4.

References :=

Cisco HyperFlex Systems Installation Guide for VMware ESXi1

Cisco HyperFlex Virtual Server Infrastructure 3.0 with Cisco ACI 3.2 and VMware vSphere 6.52

How to Set Up Networking with vSphere Distributed Switches - VMware Docs3

Tutorial: How to integrate HyperFlex and ACI with VMM (VMware) and UCSM4