Moving VM to older host.

[lmtechnic]

I have one host with the vmware version ESXi-6.7.0-8. In addition, I have a second host with the version ESXi-6.5.0 (I can't upgrade, no hardware compatibility).

Is it possible to move the machine from a newer host to an older one?

Thanks !

[IRIX201110141]

Somekind of "moving" should always possible.... the question is more "will they start?".  You need to ensure that your vHW is on 6.5 level and not vHW 14 which is the latest for 6.7u3.

Regards,
Joerg

[asajm · Accepted solution]

Hi

Please Check https://www.altaro.com/vmware/4-ways-to-downgrade-the-vm-hardware-version/

[Maio312]

it is possible but make sure hardware version of VM is compatible with ESXI version

[lmtechnic]

Thank you for all the answers. Option with use VMware vCenter Converter works !