vSphere replication appliance v 5.5 in vCenter 5.1 U1b

[DanieleFiore201]

Dear guys,

i have heard about big improvements in VRA 5.5 but i still have my vCenter 5.1.

During OVF import i see it requires to register as vCenter extension but it let me to continue the wizard.

Can i proceed or simply that will not work ?

many thanks in advance.

[Smoggy]

you do know there are release notes right?

VMware vSphere Replication 5.5 Release Notes

and in there is your answer along with links to the compatibility guides.

"

Upgrading vSphere Replication

To upgrade vSphere Replication to 5.5, you must upgrade its vCenter Server first. See the interoperability matrix for further information on supported versions. Once you have upgraded to vCenter Server v5.5, see Upgrading vSphere Replication to upgrade to vSphere Replication v5.5.

IMPORTANT: Do not select the option in Update > Settings in the VAMI to automatically update vSphere Replication. If you select automatic updates, VAMI updates vSphere Replication to the latest version, which might not be compatible with vCenter Server 5.5. Leave the update setting set to No automatic updates."

you need vCenter 5.5 don't upgrade without first upgrading your vCenter.

[DanieleFiore201 · Accepted solution]

Dear Smoggy,

you are right :smileygrin:

many thanks for your quick and helpful answer.

take care

[Smoggy]

no problem! happy holidays