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Can ESX handle multiple File Manager instances?

This might be a simple question, but can ESX handle multiple File Manager instances in multiple threads? Or must I queue file tasks to work in series?

Solution

  • ESX hosts can handle multiple file operations, such as migration,vmotion, storage vmotion, etc'

    For example, on a standard 1GB network up to 4 concurrent vMotions can be performed between two Vsphere 5 ESX hosts. On a 10GB network, up to 8 concurrent vMotions.

    The limits are the result of an overall consideration of modern hardware capabilities.