Is it possible to replace the CPU of an ESX 3.0.2 server with a new one? Will the kernel detect it
Yeah, you can replace them as needed. On the reboot it will detect the different CPUs.
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You will however need to power down or migrate your VMs off this host before you shut down+power off this server. Hot swap cpu on x86 is still not "there".
Lars
Thank you guys, I was a little bit concerned. I shall be receiving my new CPUs soon.
