{% load i18n %} {% block help_message %}

{% blocktrans %}A port is a connection point for attaching a single device, such as the NIC of a virtual server, to a virtual network.{% endblocktrans %}

{% blocktrans %}The port also describes the associated network configuration, such as the MAC and IP addresses to be used on that port.{% endblocktrans %}

{% blocktrans %}Ports are optional and can be used with networks to add extra IP addresses to your instances or select specific types of ports.{% endblocktrans %}

{% endblock %}