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What it is
HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software manages virtual machines across HPE’s HVM hypervisor and VMware, with provisioning and automation in a governed control plane. It is aimed at lower-cost virtualization and VMware coexistence: guided workflows support moving VMs from VMware to HVM, and both environments can operate side by side during a phased transition. VM features include high availability, live migration within HVM clusters, workload placement, policy-driven provisioning, and external storage support for NFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel. Basic scripting covers VM lifecycle tasks, while access controls include user access and VM-level permissions. An MCP server extends automation workflows with AI integration. HPE lists more than 90 integrations, including HVM and VMware vSphere, and describes role-based access policies and governance controls. VM Essentials runs on Linux, web, and self-hosted deployments. The listed VM Essentials plan is $600 a year per CPU socket, including support, with 1-, 3-, or 5-year licensing options; actual end-user price may vary.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- HPE Morpheus Software unifies provisioning and automation across VMs, containers, clouds, and AI-era infrastructure in one governed control plane.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Trial
- HPE provides a free-trial link for HPE Morpheus Software, but the linked software-center page did not expose trial duration in the content opened.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Integrations
- HPE says the product supports 90+ integrations; its VM Essentials ecosystem includes HVM and VMware vSphere, among other listed integrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Security
- HPE describes role-based access policies and governance controls for managing access to IT resources.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Support
- HPE says VM Essentials is backed by its global enterprise support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Headquarters
- Spring, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Founded
- 2020Read 28 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- AI operations
- VM Essentials supports AI integration through an MCP server to extend automation workflows.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Automation
- VM Essentials provides basic provisioning and scripting for VM lifecycle tasks.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Governance
- VM Essentials includes core access control for users and VM-level permissions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Notable limits
- VM Essentials does not include Kubernetes and containers or FinOps cost management, which HPE lists as capabilities of higher editions or external tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- Virtualization features
- VM Essentials includes high availability, live migration within HVM clusters, intelligent workload placement, policy-driven provisioning, and external storage support for NFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- VM Essentials use case
- VM Essentials is positioned for lower-cost virtualization and VMware coexistence, with VM provisioning and management across HVM and VMware.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
- VM migration
- Built-in guided workflows can migrate VMs from VMware to HVM, and HPE describes phased migration with VMware and HVM running side by side.Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
Plans and prices
1-year E-LTU Priced on request HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software · HVM hypervisor and VMware management Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 1-year New Install Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included · Installation and configuration services required for new installations Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
3-year E-LTU Priced on request HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software · HVM hypervisor and VMware management Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 3-year New Install Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included · Installation and configuration services required for new installations Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
5-year E-LTU Priced on request HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software · HVM hypervisor and VMware management Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 5-year New Install Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included · Installation and configuration services required for new installations Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 1-year Renewal Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 3-year Renewal Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
Enterprise Software per Socket — 5-year Renewal Priced on request 15 workload equivalents per socket · 24x7 support included Read 20 Sep 2026 · buy.hpe.com
VM Essentials $600 a year Suggested US list price: $600 per CPU socket per year, including support; actual end-user price may vary. Per CPU socket · 1, 3, or 5-year licensing options Read 29 Sep 2026 · hpe.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Guided workflows support VMware-to-HVM VM migration.
- HVM clusters support high availability and live migration.
- External storage supports NFS, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
- Includes core user and VM-level access controls.
- Listed plan includes support.
Limits
- Kubernetes and containers are not included.
- FinOps cost management is not included.
- The listed plan costs $600 a year per CPU socket.
Who it suits
It suits organizations managing HVM and VMware environments, especially those planning a phased migration. Teams seeking Kubernetes and containers or FinOps cost management will need higher editions or external tools.
Verdict
VM Essentials combines VM administration across HVM and VMware with migration workflows and core governance. Its listed socket-based plan has a stated annual price, while Kubernetes, containers, and FinOps cost management are outside this edition.
Where Specifiction places it
- Virtualization Management Software#6 of 348.3
- Cloud Automation Software#7 of 328.1
- Multi-Cloud Management Software#7 of 258.1
- Cloud Management Software#10 of 358.1
