I have recently upgraded ISCSI switches to Dell 7000 series switches. To my surprise vCenter started seeing the network information via CDP. The only problem is these switches only run LLDP. My Dell 5000 series switches also have LLDP but vCenter will not see them. I know that if I use Distributed Virtual Switch LLDP is enabled, but I am running Standard Virtual switches.
I've tried duplicating the settings from the 7000 series switches on the 5000 series switches, but nothing so far has worked.
Has anyone made LLDP work on 5000 series Dell switches in vCenter?
I am trying to create a totally accurate map of the network and CDP/LLDP is the only way I have found that reflects where the real cards on the host ESX servers are connected. ESX seems to mask the Mac address so I cannot query the switches to find the Mac address of the virtual nic. Bizarre behavior...
Please advise...