VMWARE Licensing

Hi,
we have a new vmware setup .
5 ESXI Servers , 2 Vcentre servers ,SRM with storage ,HA & FT
WE are planning ESXI 5.x .what are the licenses we need to buy from vmware for each options.
will vmware Provide Media for Installtion along with License or do we need to buy it seperatley .
once we buy the Product what is the annuval support charges for each product .....
Regards,
Ram

Hi Ram,
You will have to contact VMware directly on licensing and support or a partner of VMware.
Media will be provided by VMware once you buy the licenses.

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