topic Re: Enable/Disable network interface in VM in HPE Morpheus VM Essentials

Enable/Disable network interface in VM

hlago — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:52:33 GMT

Hi, how can I disconnect (enable/disable) a network interface from the VME GUI? This is a simple task in VMware, for example, but I can't seem to find the option in the VME interface. Thanks a lot!

Re: Enable/Disable network interface in VM

AshwiniBarath — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:42:07 GMT

Hello @hlago

For VMware VMs, you can disconnect or reconnect a network interface directly from the vSphere (vCenter or ESXi) GUI:

Steps in vSphere Web Client:

Log in to vCenter or ESXi host.
Select the VM you want to modify.
Click Actions → Edit Settings.
In the Virtual Hardware section, find the Network adapter you want to manage.
Use the Connected checkbox:

Uncheck → disconnect the NIC.
Check → reconnect the NIC.

Click OK to apply changes.
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Thank you,
Ashwini

Re: Enable/Disable network interface in VM

hlago — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:39:19 GMT

I'm referring to performing this task in VME. However, I believe it cannot be done through the GUI. It would be great if this option were incorporated in future versions.