Hi Omar,
Here is a link to the license level and features associated to each level.
https://www.intersight.com/help/saas/getting_started/licensing_requirements
To answer you question - no Intersight essentials is not required to manage Hyperfle...
Please review the following URL
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/hyperconverged_systems/HyperFlex_HX_DataPlatformSoftware/Installation_VMWare_ESXi/4-5/b-hx-install-guide-for-vmware-esxi-4-5/m_configure_smart_licensing_with_hxdp.html
Please...
Please review the following URL for out of compliance information
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/hyperconverged_systems/HyperFlex_HX_DataPlatformSoftware/Installation_VMWare_ESXi/4-5/b-hx-install-guide-for-vmware-esxi-4-5/m_configure_smart_l...
HI,
Here is a link to the license SKU.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/hyperconverged_systems/HyperFlex_HX_DataPlatformSoftware/b_Cisco_HyperFlex_Systems_Ordering_and_Licensing_Guide/m_hx_product_information.html
For ordering and / or rene...