Problem
When the Hypervisor hosts DHCP and DNS services for the network, a cyclical dependency is created:
- The host Hypervisor needs these services to reach the Console
- These services run on guest Virtual Machines
- The guest VMs depend on the Hypervisor
Solution Options
Option 1: Management VLAN
Create a dedicated VLAN on Router/Firewall for Gallium Hypervisor management traffic
Configure firewall port to pass this VLAN as untagged/native VLAN to the Hypervisor
Configure a DHCP range of a single IP address, reserved for the Hypervisor
Provision guest Virtual Machines on a tagged VLAN network
Option 2: Static IP Configuration
Open Support Ticket via Gallium Console
Provide required information:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Recovery Note
If static IP configuration becomes invalid:
1. Connect alternate NIC (if available) to a DHCP-enabled LAN
2. Hypervisor will automatically acquire IP and reconnect