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%HB Meter Displays an Incorrect Reading
Details
The %HB meter seems to be giving an incorrect reading for a
virtual machine. What is wrong?
Solution
If you feel the %HB reading is giving you an inaccurate reading,
please make sure the build number for VMware Tools matches the
build number of VMware GSX Server.
Note: The heartbeat reading may be incorrect if the host or
guest operating system are under heavy CPU loads or if the virtual
machine was just powered on or resumed. Guest operating systems
need some time to achieve a steady state.
To check the VMware Tools build version for a Windows guest
operating system, in a console, open the VMware Tools control panel
and look at the build number on the VMware Tools tab.
To check the VMware Tools build version for a Linux or FreeBSD guest operating system, in a
console, open the VMware Tools control panel and choose Help >
About to see build number.
