Specifications

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current virtual machine when run under GSX Server 3. Look for the Version
information in the virtual machine display when the virtual machine is not running.
In addition, the virtual machine settings editor identifies a virtual machine as a legacy
virtual machine.
Note: To determine which version of another VMware product is older than GSX
Server 3, see the VMware Virtual Machine Mobility Planning Guide on the VMware Web
site. This guide also discusses moving virtual machines between VMware products.
If you are running an older virtual machine on a GSX Server 3 host, the virtual machine
is considered a legacy virtual machine until you upgrade the virtual hardware. Some
legacy virtual machine settings are disabled. For example, you cannot add physical
disks to a legacy virtual machine on a current GSX Server host.
The abilities and limitations of connecting a console to older servers and older virtual
machines are outlined below.
Configuring the Host
You cannot configure an older GSX Server host or any ESX Server system.
Creating and Deleting Virtual Machines
You cannot create new virtual machines on the older host from the console. You
cannot delete virtual machines from the older host from a console.
Browsing for Virtual Machines
You cannot browse for virtual machines on an older GSX Server host. You can connect
only to those virtual machines that appear in the Open Virtual Machine dialog box.
Connecting to an ESX Server System
When you connect the console to virtual machines on an ESX Server system, the
virtual machine settings editor allows you to change settings for removable devices
only. All other settings are read-only.
You cannot configure an ESX Server system.