Hi,  As per PPVE Release Notes:  ---  Expired license state:   When an existing device functions on an expired license, PowerPath/VE  functions the same as a device in a licensed state; that is, with full functionality,  until the next reboot. If a new device is added to the PowerPath/VE environment  where the license is expired, the device behaves the same as a device in an  unlicensed state. If you install a new license, the device then operates with full  PowerPath/VE functionality, as in the licensed state.  ---  and  ---  Unlicensed state   When PowerPath/VE is installed but not licensed, the default policies are  Symmetrix Optimized, CLARiiON Optimized, or Adaptive, as appropriate for the  storage array. However, until a valid PowerPath/VE license is installed, rpowermt  server is not able to see the information for the vSphere host.  ---  So in other words multipathing and failover will continue to work, however you won't be able to manage PPVE from CLI. It is not recommended to run PPVE with expired license.  I hope it helps!  Pawel
What happens when powerpath VE 5.9 trial version license expires?  What are the functionalities available after trial expiry date? will multipathing and path failover work after expiry?
PowerpathVE 5.9 trial limitaitons