I'm installing vSphere 5.1 essentials plus on a pair of HP DL380G8's - each has 12 NICS. This might be overkill!
I've a pair of HP 2910al switches that will be used exclusively for this project. I have jumbo and flow-control turned on. I have 6 ports on each switch trunked to each other.
Do I need any VLANs ever? On either the switch side or the VMware side? I've created a configuration that more or less matches the best practices guide - give or take a NIC. I need 2 NIC's on each server reserved for a future project.
What is my most efficient use of networking with this?
Thank you.