What are vSphere hardware and license requirements?

[Maelito77]

I have been looking all over the net and I cannot get a straight answer...

Do I need x64 hardware to run vSphere?

Does my ESX3 lics work on vSphere?

Thanks

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[weinstein5 · Accepted solution]

Yes you need 64 bit hardware to run ESX 4.0 -

You can not use the licrnses directly but if you have Service and Support active on your ESX3 licenses your will be able to upgrade the license to ESX 4 licenses -

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[dab]

Hmm, check out the Whitpapers and Webcasts about vSphere 4 @ VMware

Short Answers, yes you need 64-bit hardware and you need new licenses. If you run ESXi4 there is the well know "free-Version". All other Editions require new licenses, if you have active SNS for your proucts you should get the corresponding license for your actual 3.5 licenses trough VMware Licensingportal.

Daniel

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[AntonVZhbankov]

Yes, 64bit hardware is required.

If you had active support on vSphere GA date, 21.05.09 then you have vSphere licenses.

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[admin]

Check out the Hardware Compatibility guide for vSphere:

http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php

As for licenses, as long as you have a valid Support and Subscription contract on your VI3 licenses, you will be eligible for a free upgrade to vSphere licenses. If you require additional assistance with licensing, contact licensing via vi-hotline@vmware.com

VMware-GSS,

VMware Communities User Moderator

[Maelito77]

Thanks guys for your help.

I am now sure I need x64 hardware to run vSphere

Maelito