Cause
In this situation, the VEM license is still in use and associated with the old VEM module number in the system. This can sometimes occur after ESXi host or VEM module upgrades, as well as host firmware/BIOS updates.
Resolution
To transfer the VEM license:
- Run these commands:
n1k# show module
n1k# show license usage NEXUS1000V_LAN_SERVICES_PKGCompare the output of the two commands and identify the VEM module that is present in the
show license usage
output, but not present in theshow module
output. Make a note of this module number. - The license of the identified module must be transferred to the unlicensed VEM by running these commands:
n1k# configure terminal
n1k(config)# svs license transfer src-vem vem_number dst-vem vem_numberWhere
vem_number
the module numbers identified earlier in this procedure. - Ensure the VEM module is now licensed by running the command:
n1k# show module