---
title: "esx.problem.pageretire.selectedmpnthreshold.kernel.exceeded"
description: "Number of kernel physical memory pages that have been selected for retirement exceeds threshold. The number of unreliable kernel physical memory pages has exceeded the threshold."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.pageretire.selectedmpnthreshold.kernel.exceeded

## Summary

Number of kernel physical memory pages that have been selected for retirement exceeds threshold.

## Causes

The number of unreliable kernel physical memory pages has exceeded the threshold.

## Resolutions

See the event description for more detailed information specific to this event. Further information on memory page retirement can be found in this [VMware KB article](https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/404366/vms-powered-off-with-error-ltvm-namegt-c.html).

## External

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