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title: "esx.problem.net.fence.resource.limited"
description: "VMkernel failed to set fenceId on distributed virtual port. The maximum number of fence networks or ports have been achieved. No solution is currently available."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.net.fence.resource.limited

## Summary

VMkernel failed to set fenceId on distributed virtual port.

## Causes

The maximum number of fence networks or ports have been achieved.

## Resolutions

No solution is currently available.

Review VMware online documents such as [vSphere Networking Guide](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-35B40B0B-0C13-43B2-BC85-18C9C91BE2D4.html) and [vSphere Troubleshooting Guide](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.networking.doc/GUID-DE119813-63A7-4B68-924D-1ED95F6EFFD7.html) to resolve host network issues.

## External

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