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clgz2002
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failed - number of virtual devices exceeds the maximum for a given controller

failed - number of virtual devices exceeds the maximum for a given controller

This error occurs when I select the Synchronize option. Any Help?

Trying P2V Windows Server 2008 R2 to ESXI 6.5.0

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patanassov
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Could you attach the log bundle? (the whole bundle, not just client log)

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BerndtSchumann
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I would say it could be a good idea to only P2V the disk, with no reference to the hardware.

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RickVerstegen
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Does the physical host have more than 2 serial ports or many modems attached to it?

If your source server has more then two serial (COM) ports, edit the registry and look for HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\SERIALCOM and remove any ports above serial port 2. You can export the key before you do this and re-import after the conversion is completed if needed.

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