SRM requirements

[mammadshah]

Hi,

we have a small datacenter having 3 VMware servers, we are planning for disaster recovery;

Do i need to purchase vsphere (vsphere and vcenter) and SRM for DR site ?

I think my question is related to pre-sales but if any one can help me on this.

[vmroyale]

Yes, you will need licensed copies of ESXi and vCenter Server at the DR site, in addition to the SRM licenses.

[memaad]

Hi,

You can go with  vSPhere Replication option instead of SRM ( Array Based ). If you go  with vSphere Replication , then you  dont need by SRM , since this is included in vSphere 5.1 Stanadard. Here you just need one more license for VC and ESX host on DR site

http://www.vmware.com/products/datacenter-virtualization/vsphere/compare-editions.html

IF you want to use Array based replication , then you need SRM , VC and  ESXi  on both side, and you have to pay for SRM.

Assuming you are using vSphere 5.1

Regards

Mohammed