VMware vSphere 4.1 Service Manual – Maximum Configuration

About this manual

The document provides the highest tested and supported configuration limits for VMware vSphere 4.1. It covers limits for virtual machines, ESX/ESXi hosts, memory, storage, networking, resource pools, clusters, and vCenter Server components.

Each section contains tables that specify the maximum number of CPUs, memory size, disk capacity, network adapters, and other resources that can be used without exceeding VMware support. The guide helps planners and administrators design environments that stay within supported parameters.

What's inside

• Virtual Machine Maximum Configuration
• ESX Host Maximum Configuration
• Memory Maximum Configuration
• Storage Maximum Configuration
• Network Maximum Configuration
• Resource Pool and Cluster Maximum Configuration
• vCenter Server Maximum Configuration
• vCenter Server Extensions

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum number of virtual CPUs a VM can have in vSphere 4.1?

A virtual machine can have up to 8 virtual CPUs.

How much RAM can a single virtual machine be configured with?

A virtual machine can be configured with up to 255 GB of RAM.

How many ESX hosts can a single vCenter Server manage?

A vCenter Server can manage up to 1,000 hosts.

What is the maximum amount of RAM supported on an ESX host?

An ESX host can support up to 1 TB of RAM.