Error : "Unable to apply DRS resource settings on host. . This can significantly reduce the effectiveness of DRS." due to unhealthy vSphere Cluster Services
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Error : "Unable to apply DRS resource settings on host. . This can significantly reduce the effectiveness of DRS." due to unhealthy vSphere Cluster Services

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Article ID: 400563

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Products

VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Following Alert is triggered on the ESXi host: "Unable to apply DRS resource settings on host. This can significantly reduce the effectiveness of DRS."

Cause

This is due to the unhealthy vSphere Cluster Services.

Resolution

  • Cleanup the vCLS VM by running Retreat Mode.
  • Follow the below steps to Re-Enable vCLS Mode on a cluster,
    • Cluster > Configure > vSphere Cluster Services > General > vCLS Mode > EDIT VCLS MODE > System Managed