---
title: "esx.problem.net.fence.switch.unavailable"
description: "VMkernel failed to set fenceId on distributed virtual port on the switch. The dvSwitch fence property is not set. No solution is currently available. Refer to this VMware KB article for more information."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.net.fence.switch.unavailable.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Network Warning > esx.problem.net.fence.switch.unavailable"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.net.fence.switch.unavailable

## Summary

VMkernel failed to set fenceId on distributed virtual port on the switch.

## Causes

The dvSwitch fence property is not set.

## Resolutions

No solution is currently available. Refer to this [VMware KB article](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/6-7/vsphere-networking-6-7.html?hWord=N4IghgNiBcICYEsDOAXATggRgVxQUzgAIkB3BFAYwAsQBfIA) for more information.

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.