VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription

Name: VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription
Brand: VMware
SKU: VMWA-VVF3YC
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Brand: VMware | Category: Software

SKU: VMWA-VVF3YC | Part #: VVF-3Y-C | MPN: VVF-3Y-C

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About the VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription

VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) represents Broadcom's 2024 licensing restructure, replacing separate vSphere and vCenter standalone purchase models with an integrated per-core subscription paradigm. The bundle delivers vSphere 8.x hypervisor, vCenter Server, vSAN ReadyNodes support, and foundational cloud services across a single licensing unit, eliminating the complexity of mixed licensing SKUs and simplifying capacity planning at the physical CPU core level. This architectural shift reflects enterprise adoption of hybrid-cloud workload management, where customers require unified visibility and control across on-premises virtualized infrastructure without purchasing redundant management toolsets. VVF is positioned for organizations deploying private cloud, edge computing, and traditional datacenter consolidation, particularly those seeking simplification after the 2024 Broadcom licensing overhaul.

Ideal for

Private cloud infrastructure: Organizations building internal cloud platforms using vSphere compute with integrated vCenter orchestration and multi-tenant resource governance
Datacenter consolidation: Enterprises migrating legacy physical servers and disparate hypervisor environments to unified vSphere-based infrastructure with centralized management
Hybrid cloud operations: Companies requiring consistent virtualization and management tooling across on-premises and cloud-adjacent workloads with unified policy enforcement
Edge computing deployments: Distributed organizations operating vSphere clusters at remote sites with centralized vCenter visibility and lifecycle management
Development and testing environments: Teams requiring rapid VM provisioning, resource isolation, and integrated management without separate licensing complexity
Disaster recovery and business continuity: Organizations implementing vSphere-based replication and failover with integrated vCenter Site Recovery Manager coordination

Technical specifications

Manufacturer	Broadcom (VMware)
Product	vSphere Foundation
Licensing Model	Per-Core Subscription
Subscription Term	3-Year
Included Components	vSphere 8.x Hypervisor, vCenter Server, vSAN Ready Node Support, Cloud Foundation Services
Licensing Unit	Physical CPU Core (minimum 16 cores per socket, 2-socket minimum per license)
vSphere Version	8.0 and later
vCenter Management Capabilities	Single sign-on, role-based access control, resource pools, distributed resource scheduling (DRS), high availability (HA), fault tolerance
Virtual Machine Support	Linux, Windows, containerized workloads via vSphere Container Runtime
Network Features	Distributed Virtual Switching (DVS), vDS support, VLAN segmentation, network I/O control
Storage Integration	vSAN support, iSCSI, NFS, FC SAN connectivity, VMFS datastore management
Security Features	vCenter role-based access, audit logging, encrypted vMotion, secure boot, TPM 2.0 support
High Availability Options	vSphere HA clustering, automatic VM restart, resource reservation and guarantees
Update & Support Eligibility	Eligible for quarterly security patches, critical updates, and technical support (support tier determined separately)
Minimum Physical Requirements	x86-64 processors (Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC), 8GB RAM per host (vCenter: 16GB minimum), 10GB network connectivity recommended
Operating System Support	Native ESXi hypervisor OS (standalone); vCenter server Windows or Linux deployment options
Concurrent Virtual Machines	Unlimited per licensed core allocation
Launch Date	Q1 2024

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Technical Specifications

Brand	VMware
Category	Software
SKU	VMWA-VVF3YC
Part Number	VVF-3Y-C
Condition	New
Product	vSphere Foundation
Licensing Model	Per-Core Subscription
Subscription Term	3-Year
Included Components	vSphere 8.x Hypervisor, vCenter Server, vSAN Ready Node Support, Cloud Foundation Services
Licensing Unit	Physical CPU Core (minimum 16 cores per socket, 2-socket minimum per license)
vSphere Version	8.0 and later
vCenter Management Capabilities	Single sign-on, role-based access control, resource pools, distributed resource scheduling (DRS), high availability (HA), fault tolerance
Virtual Machine Support	Linux, Windows, containerized workloads via vSphere Container Runtime
Network Features	Distributed Virtual Switching (DVS), vDS support, VLAN segmentation, network I/O control
Storage Integration	vSAN support, iSCSI, NFS, FC SAN connectivity, VMFS datastore management
Security Features	vCenter role-based access, audit logging, encrypted vMotion, secure boot, TPM 2.0 support
High Availability Options	vSphere HA clustering, automatic VM restart, resource reservation and guarantees
Update & Support Eligibility	Eligible for quarterly security patches, critical updates, and technical support (support tier determined separately)
Minimum Physical Requirements	x86-64 processors (Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC), 8GB RAM per host (vCenter: 16GB minimum), 10GB network connectivity recommended
Operating System Support	Native ESXi hypervisor OS (standalone); vCenter server Windows or Linux deployment options
Concurrent Virtual Machines	Unlimited per licensed core allocation
Launch Date	Q1 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription

What does the VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription do?

The VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.

What are the headline specs of the VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription?

Key specifications for the VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) per Core 3-Year Subscription: new condition; manufacturer Broadcom (VMware); product vSphere Foundation; licensing model Per-Core Subscription; subscription term 3-Year; included components vSphere 8.x Hypervisor, vCenter Server, vSAN Ready Node Support, Cloud Foundation Services; licensing unit Physical CPU Core (minimum 16 cores per socket, 2-socket minimum per license). Manufacturer part number VVF-3Y-C. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.