Configure static routes for hosts

Restrictions and guidelines

The gateway for a host must reside on the same subnet as a virtual switch attached to the host. The routes that you configure take effect on that virtual switch. If the gateway is invalid, you cannot configure routes.

Add a static route

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Compute.

  2. From the left navigation pane, select Resource Navigation > All > Resources > Host Pool Name > Cluster Name.

  3. Click More, and then select Route Management.

  4. Click Add.

  5. Configure the basic parameters as described in "Parameters."

  6. Click Add Hosts. In the dialog box that opens, select hosts, and then click OK.

  7. Click OK.

Edit a static route

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Compute.

  2. From the left navigation pane, select Resource Navigation > All > Resources > Host Pool Name > Cluster Name.

  3. Click More, and then select Route Management.

  4. Click Edit in the Actions column for the target route.

  5. Edit the destination IP address, destination subnet mask or prefix, and network management parameters. For more information about the route parameters, see "Parameters."

  6. Click OK.

Add hosts for a static route

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Compute.

  2. From the left navigation pane, select Resource Navigation > All > Resources > Host Pool Name > Cluster Name.

  3. Click More, and then select Route Management.

  4. Select the target route.

  5. Click Add Hosts.

  6. Select hosts, and then click OK.

  7. Click OK.

Delete a static route

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Compute.

  2. From the left navigation pane, select Resource Navigation > All > Resources > Host Pool Name > Cluster Name.

  3. Click More, and then select Route Management.

  4. Click Delete in the Actions column for the target route.

  5. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

Parameters