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Title
On Restore: Machine-based HotAdd fails over to Machine-based LAN with error 3201 - can't open [da -
Description
Machine-based HotAdd will fail over to Machine-based LAN with error "3201 - can't open" [<datastore>] <VM name>/<VM name>.vmdk if ESX host does not have proper licensing.
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Cause
The ESX host is not properly licensed, which does not include Hot-Pluggable virtual HW Product Feature.
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Resolution
To check your licensing level and associated product features:
Using the vSphere Client to select the host on which the VM in question is located.
In vCenter 4:
- Within the General section of the Summary tab you will see a License field. In order for HotAdd funtionality to work, Enterprise or Enterprise Plus licensing is required.
- You can also find the license level under the Configuration tab -> Software -> Licensed Features, Product section.
- On the Configuration tab, you are looking for Product Feature of Hot-Pluggable virtual HW.
In vCenter 5:
- You can find the license level under the Configuration tab -> Software -> Licensed Features, Product section.
- On the Configuration tab, you are looking for Product Feature of Hot-Pluggable virtual HW.
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Additional Information
- Standard host licensing does not include the Hot-Pluggable virtual HW Product Feature.
- The Virtual Appliance require the same licensing to take advantage of hot add.