VMware ESXi 6.5 U2
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Dell Version: A04, Build# 9298722
Dell Version: A04, Build# 9298722
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Read MoreVersion
65U2, A04
Release date
10 Sep 2018
Download Type
CD ISO Images
Category
Enterprise Solutions
Importance
UrgentDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update02-9298722.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A04.iso
File Size: 344.74 MB
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Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
28dd4ef03f42de70cc0c6ae048acdc7a
SHA1:
14a72db9a0eade2264ae6f45a5dc464438f94543
SHA-256:
a3115c39d6b0578c8d49692022da7b298b1a19f2e43ef26b030e98bb92564827
File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update02-9298722.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A04.zip
File Size: 335.05 MB
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MD5:
11c2a653cb058a64db8a1e3b72a4bd09
SHA1:
9e4e98155e02b2ac632d4532919c832d79347db0
SHA-256:
2fa4dc3dc6a63fa38e20d8e8023b07d26fc30914e9c5cf7c8edb0e2de71a63a9
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_65U2-ReleaseNotes-DellEMC-A04.txt
File Size: 1.98 KB
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This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
b5b76fb210d7b9d083a2f4d8e80cabfa
SHA1:
c741f70dd23e2f220cf6e2f2075e4eb10c884507
SHA-256:
e5ce140a8377e30a53299f74165f7b8904ab5c2b5d229b46b0e92bae086ec7ea
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Important Information
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible.
This ESXi image includes patch release ESXi650-201808001 for 'L1 Terminal Fault' from VMware Refer VMware KB https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/56544 for more details
Additional NOTE: On Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers running ESXi 6.0 U3 (vA06/A07/A08/A08/A10), when an upgrade is attempted to either ESXi 6.0 U3 v A11 or ESXi 6.5, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.7 it may result in an failure. Refer ESXI release notes for more details
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-6.5.x/manuals
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 OpenManage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage 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:
Broadcom Drivers:
===============
- bnxtnet - 20.8.152.0
- bnxtroce - 20.8.3.0
Qlogic Drivers:
===============
- bnx2 - 2.2.6b.v60.2
- bnx2x - 2.713.60.v60.2
- cnic - 2.713.60.v60.2
- nqlcnic - 6.0.63
- qcnic - 1.0.10.0
- qedentv - 3.0.7.5
- qedrntv - 3.0.7.5.1
- qedf - 1.2.24.6
- misc-cnic-register - 1.713.60.v60.1
- qfle3 - 1.0.60.0
- qfle3f - 1.0.44.0
- qfle3i - 1.0.13.0
- qlnativefc - 2.1.73.0
- bnx2fc - 1.713.60.v60.1
- bnx2i - 2.713.60.v60.1
- qedil - 1.0.22.0
- qla4xxx - 644.6.06.0
Intel Drivers:
================
- i40e - 2.0.7
- igb - 5.3.3
- ixgbe - 4.5.3
- i40en - 1.5.8
- ixgben - 1.6.5
- igbn -1.4.1
Emulex Drivers:
===============
- elxiscsi - 11.2.1197.17
- elxnet - 12.0.1108
- lpfc - 11.4.199.0
Mellanox Drivers:
================
- nmlx4-core - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx4-rdma - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx4-en - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx5-core - 4.16.13.5
- nmlx5-rdma - 4.16.13.5
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
=======================
- lsi-mr3 - 7.703.20.00
- megaraid-sas - 06.805.56.00
- dell-shared-perc8 - 06.806.90.00
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
This ESXi image includes patch release ESXi650-201808001 for 'L1 Terminal Fault' from VMware Refer VMware KB https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/56544 for more details
Additional NOTE: On Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers running ESXi 6.0 U3 (vA06/A07/A08/A08/A10), when an upgrade is attempted to either ESXi 6.0 U3 v A11 or ESXi 6.5, ESXi 6.5 U1, ESXi 6.5 U2, ESXi 6.7 it may result in an failure. Refer ESXI release notes for more details
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-6.5.x/manuals
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 OpenManage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage 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:
Broadcom Drivers:
===============
- bnxtnet - 20.8.152.0
- bnxtroce - 20.8.3.0
Qlogic Drivers:
===============
- bnx2 - 2.2.6b.v60.2
- bnx2x - 2.713.60.v60.2
- cnic - 2.713.60.v60.2
- nqlcnic - 6.0.63
- qcnic - 1.0.10.0
- qedentv - 3.0.7.5
- qedrntv - 3.0.7.5.1
- qedf - 1.2.24.6
- misc-cnic-register - 1.713.60.v60.1
- qfle3 - 1.0.60.0
- qfle3f - 1.0.44.0
- qfle3i - 1.0.13.0
- qlnativefc - 2.1.73.0
- bnx2fc - 1.713.60.v60.1
- bnx2i - 2.713.60.v60.1
- qedil - 1.0.22.0
- qla4xxx - 644.6.06.0
Intel Drivers:
================
- i40e - 2.0.7
- igb - 5.3.3
- ixgbe - 4.5.3
- i40en - 1.5.8
- ixgben - 1.6.5
- igbn -1.4.1
Emulex Drivers:
===============
- elxiscsi - 11.2.1197.17
- elxnet - 12.0.1108
- lpfc - 11.4.199.0
Mellanox Drivers:
================
- nmlx4-core - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx4-rdma - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx4-en - 3.16.11.6
- nmlx5-core - 4.16.13.5
- nmlx5-rdma - 4.16.13.5
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
=======================
- lsi-mr3 - 7.703.20.00
- megaraid-sas - 06.805.56.00
- dell-shared-perc8 - 06.806.90.00
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
Supported Operating Systems
VMware ESXi 6.5
Applies to
vSphere Hypervisor 6.5U2
Installation instructions
Download:
1. Click Download now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3. From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.
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://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
1. Click Download now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3. From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.
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://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
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