---
title: "esx.problem.migrate.vmotion.server.pending.cnx.listen.socket.shutdown"
description: "Host vMotion network server encountered an error while monitoring incoming network connections. Listener socket will be shut down. vMotion may not be possible with this host until vMotion is manually re-enabled."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.migrate.vmotion.server.pending.cnx.listen.socket.shutdown.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Cluster Warning > esx.problem.migrate.vmotion.server.pending.cnx.listen.socket.shutdown"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.migrate.vmotion.server.pending.cnx.listen.socket.shutdown

## Summary

Host vMotion network server encountered an error while monitoring incoming network connections. Listener socket will be shut down. vMotion may not be possible with this host until vMotion is manually re-enabled.

## Causes

Host has encountered an error causing vMotion to fail. Review the event description for detail on the cause.

## Resolutions

Re-establish vMotion listener socket.

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.