BugZero | VMware vCenter BugID ac02b60cd1bc - When adding a VMkernel NIC (vmknic) to an NSX port...

VMware vCenter - Defect ID: ac02b60cd1bc

When adding a VMkernel NIC (vmknic) to an NSX portgroup, vCenter Server reports the error "Connecting VMKernel adapter to a NSX Portgroup on a Stateless host is not a supported operation. Please use Distributed Port Group instead."

VMware vCenter - Defect ID: ac02b60cd1bc

When adding a VMkernel NIC (vmknic) to an NSX portgroup, vCenter Server reports the error "Connecting VMKernel adapter to a NSX Portgroup on a Stateless host is not a supported operation. Please use Distributed Port Group instead."

Last updated on January 19th, 2026

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Bug Details

Status: Known
Impact Category: Networking Issues
Workaround Available:

Description

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A custom bug ID has been generated as the vendor did not provide one: ac02b60cd1bc

Overview

For stateless ESXi on Distributed Virtual Switch (VDS), the vmknic on a NSX port group is blocked. You must instead use a Distributed Port Group. For stateful ESXi on VDS, vmknic on NSX port group is supported, but vSAN may have an issue if it is using vmknic on a NSX port group.

Workaround

Use a Distributed Port Group on the same VDS.

Bug URLs

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-release-notes/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3v-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3l-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3m-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3n-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3o-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3p-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3q-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3r-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3s-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3u-release-notes.html https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/release-notes/vcenter-server-update-and-patch-releases/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3w-release-notes.html

Change history

2025-10-27 changed to Known

Relevant Products

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Affected versions:7.0.3.01400, 7.0.3.01500, 7.0.3.01600, 7.0.3.01700, 7.0.3.01800, 7.0.3.01900, 7.0.3.02000, 7.0.3.02100, 7.0.3.02300, 7.0.3.02400, 7.0.3.02500

Fixed versions: No known fixed versions

Relevant Products

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Affected versions:7.0.3.01400, 7.0.3.01500, 7.0.3.01600, 7.0.3.01700, 7.0.3.01800, 7.0.3.01900, 7.0.3.02000, 7.0.3.02100, 7.0.3.02300, 7.0.3.02400, 7.0.3.02500

Fixed versions: No known fixed versions

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VMware vCenter - Defect ID: ac02b60cd1bc

When adding a VMkernel NIC (vmknic) to an NSX portgroup, vCenter Server reports the error "Connecting VMKernel adapter to a NSX Portgroup on a Stateless host is not a supported operation. Please use Distributed Port Group instead."

VMware vCenter - Defect ID: ac02b60cd1bc

When adding a VMkernel NIC (vmknic) to an NSX portgroup, vCenter Server reports the error "Connecting VMKernel adapter to a NSX Portgroup on a Stateless host is not a supported operation. Please use Distributed Port Group instead."

Last updated on January 19th, 2026

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