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Shared Storage and VMFS Volume
  • Each managed host must use a storage area network (SAN). A SAN is a device with access to a server that makes the device appear as locally attached to the server's operating system. Each managed host must also use shared virtual machine file system (VMFS) volumes. The VMFS is used to store disk images and snapshots of virtual machines.

Gigabit Ethernet Network
  • A Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) network is also required between hosts. A GbE network is able to transmit Ethernet frames at a rate of a gigabit per second. VMotion also requires a private GbE migration network between all hosts. When the GbE network is utilized on VMotion, the managed host can configure a unique network identity object that can be connected to the private migration network.

Processor Compatibility
  • A compatible set of processors is also a requirement. For VMotion to maintain functionality the processors of the target host have to be able to resume execution using equivalent instructions in the event that processors of the source host are suspended. Processors must come from the same vendor and processor family for compatibility with VMotion. Different versions of processors within the same family are usually similar enough to maintain effective configuration with VMotion.

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Q: What are the prerequisites to enable Vmotion?
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