It is not possible - as I recall to used vCenter linked mode both vCente's need to be members of a domain -
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The two vCenter Server must be join in the domain.
Se also http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/vsp_40_u1_esx_vc_installation_guide.pdf at page 107.
Andre