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T330 OMSA installer for ESXi 7.0.3?
I need to install the OMSA package on our T330 and see the installer (VIB) for ESXi 6.7 under product downloads, but there's nothing for ESXi 7.0 (not even an OS-select option). Is there any chance that the version that I see (OMSA vib version 10.3.0.0, A01) is compatible with ESXi 7.0.3? If not, where can I find the correct download?
The T330 is running the Dell Custom Image for ESXi 7.0 U3 from VMware - no extras or plugins installed.
DELL-Joey C
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June 6th, 2023 21:00
Hi @outside-mike,
Various drivers are included in according to the supported models and also based on VMWARE HCL page. VMWare HCL is showing T330 supports up to 6.7 U3.
There isn't versions for each ESXi, but it's based on OMSA compatibility. OMSA 9.5 is the only version that supports ESXi 7.0 U1 and 6.7 U3. https://dell.to/43p92uR
DELL-Joey C
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June 5th, 2023 18:00
Hi @outside-mike,
The reason ESXi 7.0 is not listed in the drop-down is because T330 do not support 7.0. https://dell.to/43NAwKF
Also, OMSA 10 only support iDRAC9 and above, hence, you might have some issues using OMSA 10 as T330 is iDRAC8.
Nevertheless, here's OMSA 10.3 for ESXi 7.0: https://dell.to/43H4lwq
Let us know if it's working, pass the experience along to other users.
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June 6th, 2023 07:00
I was under the impression that the "custom" Dell ESXi images available from VMware were provided (drivers at least) by Dell, and would therefore indicate at least some level of support, even if it's not "official". Is this incorrect?
Well, if OMSA 10 doesn't support iDRAC8, then I'll use the latest v9 release of course.
I really don't want to venture into test-pilot territory, but I need to manage my main ESXi datastore that my predecessor decided to set up with RAID 5 and ZERO hot spares. My understanding is that OMSA is the only way to accomplish this. If there is another way to manage my RAID array, I'm open to other options.
Edit: Also, I would like to know if there are any known issues with installing the ESXi 6.7 OMSA version on ESXi 7.0.
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June 7th, 2023 07:00
Thanks Joey, I understand now.