: As of late 2025/early 2026, Broadcom enforces a minimum purchase of 72 cores per contract. Even if your hardware uses fewer cores, you must pay for 72 to meet the licensing threshold.
vSphere - Essentials Kit & Essentials Plus Kit Datasheet: VMware, Inc.
: The full-stack solution for enterprise hybrid clouds. Where to Buy
: As of late 2025/early 2026, Broadcom enforces a minimum purchase of 72 cores per contract. Even if your hardware uses fewer cores, you must pay for 72 to meet the licensing threshold.
vSphere - Essentials Kit & Essentials Plus Kit Datasheet: VMware, Inc.
: The full-stack solution for enterprise hybrid clouds. Where to Buy