Unable to add VMXNET network adapter to a VM

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

• When adding a network adapter to a VM, there is only the E1000 option for the Adapter type.
  

 

Environment

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Cause

• The virtual machine in question was deployed with the Guest OS Family set to Other Linux and the Guest OS Version set to Other Linux (64-bit).
• To verify the Configured Guest OS on the Virtual Machine

  • Navigate to Edit Settings of the virtual machine.

  • Go to the VM Options tab.

  • Under Guest OS, review the Guest OS Family and Guest OS Version settings.
    
    

Resolution

• Power off the VM and select a Compatible Guest OS Version for VMXNET 3 Adapter
• Ensure that the selected Guest OS Version supports the VMXNET 3 network adapter.

NOTE: Before making any changes, verify that the operating system installed on the virtual machine is compatible with the VMXNET 3 adapter to avoid potential driver or connectivity issues.