vSAN cluster reports an alarm 'Expired vSAN license'

Products

• VMware vSAN

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:

The vSAN cluster reports an alarm 'Expired vSAN license' even though a valid license is added to the vCenter Server.

 

 

Check the licensed features on the host and it is empty

 

 

 

Environment

VMware vSAN 6.5.x
VMware vSAN 6.2.x
VMware vSAN 6.x
VMware vSAN 5.5.x
VMware vSAN 6.1.x
VMware vSAN 6.6.x
VMware vSAN 6.0.x

Resolution

Remove/re-add the license via the following procedure:

To remove the license:

1. Go to Administration>Licenses
2. Click on the Licenses tab
3. Select the expired vSAN license
4. Click remove

Note: The license can't be assigned as an asset at the time of removal
To Add a license

1. Click on the + to create a new license
2. Follow the wizard to add the license back

If the issue persists engage VMware support for further assistance.