Adding another cpu

[Progressive_uk]

Hi,

I chave an esxi 5.1 server with 1x quad core cpu inside.

I want to add another quad core so i will have 2x quad core cpu inside.

I rang vmware and the lady told me i should be able to do this with my free license.

However, my license states: Product: VMware vSphere 5 Hypervisor Licensed for 1 physical CPUs (unlimited cores per CPU)

I will be having 2 physical cpus so how will my license cover that?

If i need a paid license which one do i get? I only need the features of the free version, just want an extra physical cpu?

Thanks!

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

The VMware Lady is correct. Don't worry, the number of processors/sockets you see in the "License Features" on the host is the number of currently installed processors. With a paid license you would have to ensure it has the appropriate processor capacity. Afaik the free Hypervisor does not have a limit on physical processors and is only limited by the physical memory (32GB).

André

[aravinds3107]

ESXi 5.1 Doesnt have Physical CPU limit only the Physical RAM is limited to 32 GB

This article should give some details

http://www.vmware.com/products/datacenter-virtualization/vsphere-hypervisor/requirements.html

http://www.vladan.fr/esxi-5-1-free/

[Progressive_uk]

I have added another CPU and my license now states that it is licensed for 2 physical CPUs. All working well. Thanks for replies.