Hi,
Currently, I need to expand to 2 CPU my ESXi 5.5 server to install more RAM, but I'm not sure if I can install a second CPU with my current license (see pic)
I read in this forum that the phrase "Licensed for 1 physical CPU" not refers to the maximum number of CPUs that can be installed, just the number of CPUs that are already installed.
Can anyone confirm this information?
Thanks
ESXi 5.5 is licensed per physical CPU
So if you don't have no more free licenses then you can't install another CPU...
Then If I get a second free license, can I install two physical CPU?
yes
I'm not aware of a socket/processor limit for the free Hypervisor edition. After you install a second CPU in the host, you should see the proper license information.
André
If you installed the multiple CPU in the single host it will not work. Since in the Single ESXi host you can apply 1 License.
