#NSX #Concept
Capacity pool for edge networking and security services like routing to the physical Environment (OSPF/BGP/Static routes), [[NAT]], [[DHCP]], Next generation Firewall, [[DNS]] forwarder, VPN and bridging.
## Configuration
At least 2 nodes are deployed for production environments, to provide high-avalability. It is usually deployed as active/standby.
### Gateway
Only needed if routing services are required in NSX. If North-South traffic is required and not only East-West.
## Responsibilites / Features
- enables North/South traffic to external networks, forwards traffic in and out the NSX Environment
- Provides [[NSX - Services Router.md|services]]|[[NSX - Services Router]] like [[NAT]], [[DHCP]], Next generation Firewall, [[DNS]] forwarder, VPN and bridging.