When trying to remove NSX from the HCX configuration, an error message appears stating "Removal of NSX is not allowed"

Products

• VMware HCX

Issue/Introduction

Error message observed in the HCX appliance UI when attempt is made to remove NSX  from HCX configuration 

Environment

HCX 

Cause

The error was generated due to the attempted removal of NSX while HCX services such as Network Extension and WANOPT are dependent on NSX networking.

Resolution

Disable NSX dependent services and remove associated appliances