VMware ESXi 8.0U2
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Driver Id : 3RP40
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Version : 8.0U2, A08 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version
Release Date : 22 Jul 2024
Download Type : CD ISO Images
Category : Enterprise Solutions
Release notes for Dell customized image of VMware ESXi 8.0U2. Please visit Broadcom Support Portal to download Dell Customized image & Addon of ESXi 8.0U2 version: A08, Build# 23825572.
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Fixes & Enhancements
NOTE:
Dell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Dell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Important Information
Dell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The Dell Customized VMware ESXi image does not include Dell Open Manage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions.
Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
- etc/vmware/oem.xml
- etc/vmware/support
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:
Drivers included: -
Intel Drivers:
=====================
- igbn: 1.11.2.0
- i40en: 2.5.11.0
- icen: 1.12.5.0
- irdman: 1.4.4.0
- ixgben-ens: 1.9.2.0
- ixgben: 1.15.1.0
Qlogic Drivers:
======================
- qcnic: 2.0.66.0
- qfle3: 1.4.46.0
- qfle3i: 2.1.14.0
- qfle3f: 2.1.33.0
- qedentv: 3.71.52.0
- qedrntv: 3.71.50.0
- qedf: 2.74.1.0
- qlnativefc: 5.4.82.0
- qedi: 2.74.1.0
Broadcom Drivers:
======================
- bnxtnet: 229.0.146.0
- bnxtroce: 229.0.146.0
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
============================
- bcm-mpi3: 8.8.1.0.0.0
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The Dell Customized VMware ESXi image does not include Dell Open Manage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions.
Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
- etc/vmware/oem.xml
- etc/vmware/support
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:
Drivers included: -
Intel Drivers:
=====================
- igbn: 1.11.2.0
- i40en: 2.5.11.0
- icen: 1.12.5.0
- irdman: 1.4.4.0
- ixgben-ens: 1.9.2.0
- ixgben: 1.15.1.0
Qlogic Drivers:
======================
- qcnic: 2.0.66.0
- qfle3: 1.4.46.0
- qfle3i: 2.1.14.0
- qfle3f: 2.1.33.0
- qedentv: 3.71.52.0
- qedrntv: 3.71.50.0
- qedf: 2.74.1.0
- qlnativefc: 5.4.82.0
- qedi: 2.74.1.0
Broadcom Drivers:
======================
- bnxtnet: 229.0.146.0
- bnxtroce: 229.0.146.0
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
============================
- bcm-mpi3: 8.8.1.0.0.0
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
Compatible Systems
Supported Operating Systems
VMware ESXi 8.0
Installation instructions
Downloading Dell Custom image & Addon:
The latest version Dell custom images and Addon can also be downloaded from Broadcom Support portal by following the below instructions in the below
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685
Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD.
Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.
For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/index.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The latest version Dell custom images and Addon can also be downloaded from Broadcom Support portal by following the below instructions in the below
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685
Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD.
Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.
For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/index.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions