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# VPC Creation

Creates a virtual private cloud (VPC) with automated route distinguisher assignment and namespace configuration.

A VPC is an *overlay network*, using virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) with route distinguishers (RDs). Currently, Spectrum-X is the only supported VPC platform.

Typically, Spectrum-X tenant isolation is handled by the DPU with [Astra](https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/redefining-secure-ai-infrastructure-with-nvidia-bluefield-astra-for-nvidia-vera-rubin-nvl72/#what_is_nvidia_bluefield_astra%C2%A0), but where a DPU-based isolation solution (such as [NiCo](https://docs.nvidia.com/infra-controller/documentation/home) + Astra) is not available, Config Manager supports isolation at the Switch port level on the underlay instead.

This workflow is experimental and not intended for general use. Use it only in test or pilot environments.

## User Interface

### Form Inputs

| Field           | Description                           | Selection Type                          | Required |
| :-------------- | :------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------------- | :------- |
| **Site**        | Choose the site for VPC deployment    | Single dropdown from available sites    | Yes      |
| **VPC ID**      | Unique identifier for the new VPC     | Text input field                        | Yes      |
| **Description** | Human-readable description of the VPC | Text input field                        | Yes      |
| **Namespace**   | Tenant namespace for VPC isolation    | Text input field (default: "spectrumx") | Yes      |
| **RD Min**      | Minimum route distinguisher value     | Numeric input (default: 60000)          | Yes      |
| **RD Max**      | Maximum route distinguisher value     | Numeric input (default: 65000)          | Yes      |

The route distinguisher minimum (RD Min) must be less than the route distinguisher maximum (RD Max). The workflow validates this constraint before submission.

## Workflow Execution

### Execution Stages

1. Validate VPC configuration
2. Allocate network resources
3. Configure VPC infrastructure
4. Verify VPC deployment