Open your browser and navigate to the official portal: https://customerconnect.vmware.com
Supports over 500 VMs and up to 45,000 components. Required for high-density, large-scale stretched cluster environments. Post-Deployment Checklist
: During deployment, you must choose a size (Tiny, Medium, or Large) based on the number of virtual machines in your cluster. download vsan witness appliance
: The appliance includes an embedded license for its function as a witness, so you generally don't need to provide an extra ESXi license for it. Deployment Review
Once the .ova file is downloaded, follow these steps to deploy it via the vSphere Client. Step 1: Deploy the OVF Template Open your browser and navigate to the official
Use the VMware Compatibility Guide webpage to verify. Step 2: Download the Appliance
Look for the vSAN Witness Appliance download link. : The appliance includes an embedded license for
In the "Drivers & Tools" search box, type or "Appliance" .
The appliance features two distinct network adapters that require configuration:
Alternative naming in older versions: