| | Max CPUs per Server | Max Memory per Server | | --- | --- | --- | | Free | 1 | 32 GB | | Essentials | 2 | Unlimited | | Standard | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Enterprise | Unlimited | Unlimited |
In the 5.5 era, VMware offered a license. Users could register on the VMware portal to receive a perpetual key that removed the 60-day evaluation limit, though it restricted the host to physical RAM limits (removed in later patches) and prevented management via vCenter Server. 2. Broadcom’s Big Change license key vmware esxi 5.5
ESXi 5.5 is long past its "End of General Support." It does not receive security patches, making it vulnerable to modern exploits. | | Max CPUs per Server | Max