Creating a ZSphere distributed port group with VLAN type None fails

Issue/Introduction

This article helps troubleshoot failures to create a ZSphere distributed port group with VLAN type None.

Symptoms

• Creating a distributed port group with VLAN type None fails and the page reports API ERROR.
• Cluster hosts have a residual underlying novlan bridge or a bond configuration issue.

Environment

• Product: ZVF
• Version: 4.x
• Component: ZSphere
• Affected object: distributed port group
• Scenario: For network and switch issues, confirm the current version, deployment type, storage type, and operation timeline.

Possible causes

• Bond configurations are inconsistent or do not meet port group requirements.