This document lists the maximum supported configurations for VMware vSphere 4.0, covering virtual machines, ESX/ESXi hosts, and vCenter Server components. It provides tables with limits that have been tested and are supported by VMware.
The guide includes details on CPU, memory, storage, network, and clustering limits, as well as extensions such as vCenter Update Manager and vCenter Orchestrator. It is intended for planners and administrators designing large virtual environments. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Maximum virtual CPUs per VM | 8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum RAM per VM | 255 GB |
| Maximum virtual disks per VM | 60 |
| Maximum virtual CPUs per ESX host | 512 |
| Maximum RAM per ESX host | 1 TB |
| Maximum virtual machines per HA cluster | 1280 |
A virtual machine can be configured with up to 255 GB of RAM.
An ESX host can support up to 512 virtual CPUs.
A 64‑bit vCenter Server can manage up to 4 500 registered virtual machines.