Synergy Virtual Connect Private VLAN(PVLAN) with Cisco Nexus Switches

The following two white papers give a good overview on how to configure HPE Synergy Private VLAN and how it works with other switches like Cisco Nexus and VMware DVS.

Network Topology

Synergy VC PVLAN with Nexus Switches In-Depth White Paper

This is the white paper I authored focus on clarification on how to configure Cisco Nexus to integrate with Synergy Virtual Connect. It goes in depth showing how packets flow in the context of Private-VLAN.

Synergy VC PVLAN with Nexus Switches Foundation White Paper

My white paper is based on the following nice paper when Private VLAN was first introduced in HPE Synergy Oneview. It's well written and still valid as of 2025.