R12.1-2025Jul03

Calculate Path Across NSX-T Networks

The system supports end-to-end path calculation across an NSX-T network, and you can analyze the traffic flow between two endpoints.

  1. Click Path next to the search bar.
  2. Enter the IP address of endpoint A in the Source field and the IP address of endpoint B in the Destination field. The available gateways are auto-identified, and you can select the desired one from the Gateway list.
Information
Tip: To change the path direction, click the Icon  Description automatically generated icon and select theIcon  Description automatically generated with medium confidence icon. By default, the system calculates two-way paths.
  1. Click Path to start calculating. Then you can view the diagrammed path on the map.

    Example: A Visualized L3 Path for NSX-T Components   
    Information Note: DFW Policy is checked in APP1 Virtual Machine showed in marked path detail logic. 
    Example: A Visualized Load balance Path showing the path go through the Server behind the Virtual Service IP.  Chart, line chart  Description automatically generated  Example: A Path showing the packet is dropped by DFW policy in the Source Virtual Machine Server  Graphical user interface, application  Description automatically generated  Example: A Path showing the packet is permitted by Gateway policy checking in the T-1 Gateway  Graphical user interface, application  Description automatically generated