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Cannot apply DRS resource settings to an ESX host. Attempting to apply DRS resource settings to an ESX host through vCenter Server may result in these errors:Unable to apply DRS resource settings on host (Reason: A general system error occurred: Invalid Fault). This can significantly reduce the effectiveness of DRS.Unable to apply DRS settings on the host. The object has already been deleted or has not been completely created. This can significantly reduce the effectiveness of DRS The hostd.log file contains entries similar to:[2009-02-10 'TaskManager' 131554224 info] Task Created : haTask-pool6-vim.ResourcePool.updateChildResourceConfiguration-69471[2009-02-10 'vm:/vmfs/volumes/4641d0de-5a0b6ca4-7964-0019b9b90cc3/XP_VM/XP_VM.vmx' 131554224 error] Invalid transition requested (VM_STATE_TOOLS_UPGRADING -> VM_STATE_RECONFIGURING): Tasks running[2009-02-10 'TaskManager' 131554224 info] Task Completed : haTask-pool6 vim.ResourcePool.updateChildResourceConfiguration-69471[2009-02-10 'Vmomi' 131554224 info] Activation [N5Vmomi10ActivationE:0x8eebb68] : Invoke done [updateChildResourceConfiguration] on [vim.ResourcePool:pool6][2009-02-10 'Vmomi' 131554224 info] Throw vim.fault.TaskInProgress[2009-02-10 'Vmomi' 131554224 info] Result:(vim.fault.TaskInProgress) {dynamicType = <unset>,task = 'vim.Task:haTask-880-vim.VirtualMachine.upgradeTools-57306',msg = ""}[2009-02-10 'SOAP' 131554224 error] Method vim.ResourcePool.updateChildResourceConfiguration threw undeclared fault of type vim.fault.TaskInProgress
This is a known issue affecting vSphere 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x. This issue is resolved in: ESXi 5.5 Patch ReleaseESXi550-201501001. For more information, see VMware ESXi 5.5, Patch Release ESXi550-201501001 (2099265). Download patches at Customer Connect. ESXi 5.1 Update 3. For more information, see VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 3 Release Notes. Download the latest version at VMware Downloads. Caution: Disabling DRS when the cluster is part of vCloud Director will stop vCloud Director from working properly and should not be done. Contact support for assistance with this issue. For more information, see Filing a Support Request in Customer Connect (2006985). Note: VMware recommendeds to migrate active virtual machines off the host prior to running these steps. Also to move vmkernel interfaces to a standard vSwitch to prevent connectivity issues. For more information, see Disabling vNetwork Distributed Switches (1010718). To work around this issue: ESX Apply these measures in escalating order: Recreate the pools.xml file: Log in as root to the ESX host with an SSH client. Run this command:# mv /etc/vmware/hostd/pools.xml /tmp Restart the management agents on the ESX host. For more information, see Restarting the Management agents on an ESXi or ESX host (1003490).Caution: Ensure that Automatic Startup/Shutdown of virtual machines is disabled before running this command or you risk rebooting the virtual machines. For more information, see Restarting hostd (mgmt-vmware) on ESX hosts restarts hosted virtual machines where virtual machine Startup/Shutdown is enabled (1003312). Check virtual machines for pending VMware Tools installations and cancel them. If there are no pending VMware Tools installations found, you may have to manually install VPXA. For more information on manually installing the VPX Agent, see Verifying and reinstalling the correct version of the VMware vCenter Server agents (1003714). Remove the ESX host from the DRS cluster, then re-add it to the cluster:Note: Before removing the ESX host from the cluster verify if the cluster is EVC Enabled. If the cluster is EVC enabled, vmotion the virtual machines to another ESX host in the same cluster. If the ESX has already being removed from the EVC cluster, see Re-adding an ESX host to an EVC cluster (1012864). Right-click on the host and click Disconnect in the VI Client. Right-click on the host and click Remove. Right-click on the cluster and click Add Host. Follow the wizard prompts to re-add the host to the cluster. Disable and re-enable DRS in the cluster:Note: Disabling DRS removes all the resource pools in the cluster.Caution: Disabling DRS when the cluster is part of vCloud Director will stop vCloud Director from working properly and should not be done. Please contact support for assistance with this issue. For information, see Filing a Support Request in Customer Connect (2006985). Right-click on the cluster and click Edit Settings. Deselect Enable VMware DRS. You receive a warning indicating that turning off DRS destroys all resource pools in the cluster. Click OK to turn off DRS and destroy all resource pools. Right-click on the cluster and click Edit Settings. Select Enable VMware DRS and click OK.Note: In vSphere 5.1, a new option for retaining Resource Pools when disabling DRS is added. For more information, see Retaining resource pools when disabling VMware DRS Clusters (2032893). ESXi Apply these measures in escalating order: Restarting the Management Services can resolve the issue on the host. For more information, see Restarting the Management agents on an ESXi or ESX host (1003490) Recreate the pools.xml file: Log in as root to the ESXi in troubleshooting mode. For more information, see Tech Support Mode for Emergency Support (1003677). Issue the command:# mv /etc/vmware/hostd/pools.xml /tmp Restart the management agents on the ESXi host. For more information, see Restarting the Management agents on an ESXi or ESX host (1003490).Caution: Ensure Automatic Startup/Shutdown of virtual machines is disabled before running this command or you risk rebooting the virtual machines. For more information, see Restarting hostd (mgmt-vmware) on ESX hosts restarts hosted virtual machines where virtual machine Startup/Shutdown is enabled (1003312). Check virtual machines for pending VMware Tools installations and cancel them. If there are no pending VMware Tools installations found, you may have to manually install VPXA.To manually install VPXA, see Verifying and reinstalling the correct version of the VMware vCenter Server agents (1003714) Remove the ESXi host from the DRS cluster, then re-add it to the cluster:Note: Before removing the ESX host from cluster verify if the cluster is EVC Enabled. If the cluster is EVC enabled, vMotion the virtual machines to another ESX host in the same cluster first. If the ESX host has already being removed from the EVC cluster, see Re-adding an ESX host to an EVC cluster (1012864). Right-click on the host and click Disconnect in vSphere Client. Right-click on the host and click Remove. Right-click on the cluster and click Add Host. Follow the wizard prompts to re-add the host to the cluster. Disable and re-enable DRS in the cluster:Note: Disabling DRS removes all the resource pools in the cluster.Caution: Disabling DRS when the cluster is part of vCloud Director will stop vCloud Director from working properly and should not be done. Contact support for assistance with this issue. For more information, see How to file a Support Request in Customer Connect (2006985). Right-click on the cluster and click Edit Settings. Deselect Enable VMware DRS. You receive a warning indicating that turning off DRS destroys all resource pools in the cluster. Click OK to turn off DRS and destroy all resource pools. Right-click on the cluster and click Edit Settings. Select Enable VMware DRS and click OK.Note: In vSphere 5.1, a new option for retaining Resource Pools when disabling DRS has been added. For more information, see Retaining resource pools when disabling VMware DRS clusters in the vSphere Web Client (2032893). Note: An alarm can be configured to warn of this issue by setting it to monitor CPU and Memory usage below 1%. For more information refer to the appropriate documentation for VMware vCenter Server.
Restarting hostd (mgmt-vmware) on ESX hosts restarts hosted virtual machines where virtual machine Startup/Shutdown is enabledRestarting the Management agents in ESXiTech Support Mode for Emergency SupportVerifying and reinstalling the correct version of the VMware vCenter Server agentsDisabling vNetwork Distributed SwitchesRe-adding an ESX host to an EVC clusterHow to file a Support Request in Customer ConnectRetaining resource pools when disabling VMware DRS clusters in the vSphere Web ClientAl aplicar la configuración DRS a un host ESX se produce un errorESX または ESXi ホストへの DRS 設定の適用でエラーが発生する对 ESX 或 ESXi 主机应用 DRS 设置会生成错误VMware ESXi 5.5, Patch Release ESXi550-201501001