Change the network and host of a virtual machine during vmotion is not supported on the "source" host (5.5u3 -> 6.5)

[VirtualKenneth]

Hi,

I'm trying to vMotion VM's from a 5.5 U3 (Standard vSwitch) towards a 6.5 Host using dSwitch.

When performing this action I get the message: "Change the network and host of a virtual machine during vmotion is not supported on the "source" host"

AFAIK this should work from a 5.5 U3+ Host?

Although the message states that the source host is not supported I also tried making the destination dSwitch a version 5.1 and a 5.5 but this doesn't make a difference.

Am I overlooking something or is this simply not possible?

Thanks,

/K

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

AFAIK vMotion across virtual switches has been introduced with vSphere 6.0.

André

[VirtualKenneth]

I guess you are right as I'm reading upon that now. Although initially I thought that I could recall another scenario from practical experience...

Well, too bad

[depping]

that was introduced in 6.0 buddy: http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2015/02/05/new-vmotion-vsphere-6-0/

[VirtualKenneth]

2015... damn, time flies