VMware ESXi 6.5 U3
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Dell Version: A05, Build# 15256549
Dell Version: A05, Build# 15256549
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Read MoreVersion
6.5 U3, A05
Release date
18 Feb 2020
Download Type
CD ISO Images
Category
Enterprise Solutions
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update03-15256549.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A05.iso
File Size: 343.81 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
dcf9fbdac5a137458a48930b73a038e5
SHA1:
41c87ea7ff0b5df39c10149b0ee5ea1c481f1ba5
SHA-256:
0b011eed04ae85cae3935d7f86772c76c664d7d2dfa0b255bdf540a8ac8bdfb9
File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update03-15256549.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A05.zip
File Size: 334.32 MB
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Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3d4153c94afee8bcb34bd83c37f60818
SHA1:
5aef5c7ef994714feffc8242e454b3d4b64f68f5
SHA-256:
6921671f627c8cdeefc6ce498d50edcf2d67e415e4448ad8c2c373c32fd88005
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_65U3-ReleaseNotes-DellEMC-A05.txt
File Size: 1.92 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
4b8f33ae2964a1571eb8bafa0ca68e59
SHA1:
106a11b79a75a90f37bbc42e822f839c870ade1e
SHA-256:
fc21984465388a351bd8bf159236344220586c6b5f805e1ae8208216f68dc353
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
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
This ESXi image includes ESXi 6.5U3 patch release ESXi650-201912002.zip
Refer https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/rn/esxi650-201912002.html
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 - 216.0.42.4
- bnxtroce - 216.0.52.2
Qlogic Drivers:
===============
- bnx2 - 2.2.6b.v60.2
- bnx2x - 2.713.70.v60.6
- cnic - 2.713.70.v60.1
- nqlcnic - 6.0.63
- qcnic - 1.0.27.0
- qedentv - 3.11.16.0
- qedrntv - 3.11.16.0
- qedf - 1.3.42.0
- misc-cnic-register - 1.713.70.v60.1
- qfle3 - 1.0.87.0
- qfle3f - 1.0.75.0
- qfle3i - 1.0.25.0
- qlnativefc - 2.1.96.0
- bnx2fc - 1.713.70.v60.3
- bnx2i - 2.713.70.v60.1
- qedil - 1.15.14.0
- qla4xxx - 644.6.06.0
Intel Drivers:
================
- i40e - 2.0.7
- igb - 5.3.3
- ixgbe - 4.5.3
- i40en - 1.9.5
- ixgben - 1.7.20
- igbn -1.4.10
Emulex Drivers:
===============
- elxiscsi - 11.2.1197.17
- elxnet - 12.0.1115.0
- lpfc - 12.4.242.0
Mellanox Drivers:
================
- nmlx4-core - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx4-rdma - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx4-en - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx5-core - 4.16.14.2
- nmlx5-rdma - 4.16.14.2
Solarflare Drivers:
==================
-sfvmk - 2.3.31002
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
=======================
- megaraid-sas - 06.805.56.00
- lsi-mr3 - 7.710.07.00
- lsi-msgpt35 - 11.00.00.00
- dell-shared-perc8 - 06.806.90.00
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
This ESXi image includes ESXi 6.5U3 patch release ESXi650-201912002.zip
Refer https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/rn/esxi650-201912002.html
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 - 216.0.42.4
- bnxtroce - 216.0.52.2
Qlogic Drivers:
===============
- bnx2 - 2.2.6b.v60.2
- bnx2x - 2.713.70.v60.6
- cnic - 2.713.70.v60.1
- nqlcnic - 6.0.63
- qcnic - 1.0.27.0
- qedentv - 3.11.16.0
- qedrntv - 3.11.16.0
- qedf - 1.3.42.0
- misc-cnic-register - 1.713.70.v60.1
- qfle3 - 1.0.87.0
- qfle3f - 1.0.75.0
- qfle3i - 1.0.25.0
- qlnativefc - 2.1.96.0
- bnx2fc - 1.713.70.v60.3
- bnx2i - 2.713.70.v60.1
- qedil - 1.15.14.0
- qla4xxx - 644.6.06.0
Intel Drivers:
================
- i40e - 2.0.7
- igb - 5.3.3
- ixgbe - 4.5.3
- i40en - 1.9.5
- ixgben - 1.7.20
- igbn -1.4.10
Emulex Drivers:
===============
- elxiscsi - 11.2.1197.17
- elxnet - 12.0.1115.0
- lpfc - 12.4.242.0
Mellanox Drivers:
================
- nmlx4-core - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx4-rdma - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx4-en - 3.16.11.10
- nmlx5-core - 4.16.14.2
- nmlx5-rdma - 4.16.14.2
Solarflare Drivers:
==================
-sfvmk - 2.3.31002
Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
=======================
- megaraid-sas - 06.805.56.00
- lsi-mr3 - 7.710.07.00
- lsi-msgpt35 - 11.00.00.00
- 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 6.5U3
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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