The Solution License for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is not synchronizing with NSX.
Article ID: 407249
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Products
Issue/Introduction
- VMware NSX 4.1.2.3 and later supports the new Solution License for VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere 8.0 Enterprise Plus for VCF or vSphere 8.0 Enterprise Plus for VCF Edge).
- The consumption of the Solution License for VCF in NSX is tracked based on the vCenter servers registered with the NSX deployment.
- The VCF Solution License applied in vCenter is not reflected in NSX UI -> System ->Licenses, indicating a license synchronization issue.
Environment
VMware NSX
Cause
NSX queries for VCF License every 60 minutes.
AND/OR
The "vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus for VCF" license is currently not assigned to the “vCenter Server Systems” assets in vCenter.
Resolution
- Ensure that the newly imported "vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus for VCF" is explicitly assigned to the “vCenter Server Systems” assets under the Assets tab.
- Manually trigger the license sync using the following API call: POST https://<NSX-Manager-IP>/api/v1/licenses/vcf/action/sync
Note: This API functionality is supported only from NSX-T version 4.2 onwards. For earlier versions, the license synchronization may take up to 60 minutes.
Additional Information
For NSX environments, additional context on how licenses are managed and displayed can be found here:
About NSX Licenses (NSX-T 4.2 Administration Guide)
Unable to add vDefend Firewall license key (Error Code:3035)
When a customer purchases VCF, VVF they receive a vSphere key and a vCenter key. The vSphere key acts as a Solution Key, which unlocks all features when assigned to vCenter; however, to unlock the features, vCenter must be on version 8.0U2b or higher. If for any reason a customer cannot upgrade their vCenter, they can use the vCenter key instead.
For more information on VCF Solution license key that will unlock the product features, Refer: VCF VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation Solution License Key
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