VMware ESXi 6.5 U3

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This is DellEMC Customized Image of VMware ESXi 6.5 U3
Dell Version: A06, Build# 17167537
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Version

6.5 U3, A06

Release date

01 Feb 2021

Download Type

CD ISO Images

Category

Enterprise Solutions

Importance

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Dell 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.update03-17167537.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A06.iso
File Size: 345.9 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:
25d79f47aec61a6f48ef9670b373410a
SHA1:
46829672d5ec164b2cd04550139b2a4f579a479d
SHA-256:
e77c092d18d812cbbd83b79e30c92592d4e20d141f821da18bb61d861b0165ce
File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update03-17167537.x86_64-DellEMC_Customized-A06.zip
File Size: 336.15 MB
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MD5:
0d58ce05260e8a3210a8b4039e300a17
SHA1:
1fd633e3b82609ead1c6096b6892a460e95be46f
SHA-256:
b2140c45bc64cbf428c38709608f1ca833b08a8c1bf5ef4e5785b346359b1f67
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_65U3-ReleaseNotes-DellEMC-A06.txt
File Size: 1.91 KB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
53a562ab7d25029c06c6a2a1e1c6e650
SHA1:
057940b7651f1cdd554061ed6d7071089a15a46b
SHA-256:
276c01d045bf8ae2241281b3578a4de1c02f57390c1c0403cefd0f646b1663a5

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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 ESXi650-202011002.zip
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/rn/esxi650-202011002.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:
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- bnxtnet - 216.0.42.4
- bnxtroce - 216.0.52.2

Qlogic Drivers:
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- bnx2 - 2.2.6b.v60.2
- bnx2x - 2.713.70.v60.6
- cnic - 2.713.70.v60.1
- nqlcnic - 6.0.63
- qcnic - 1.0.51.0
- qedentv - 3.11.16.0
- qedrntv - 3.11.16.0
- qedf - 1.3.42.50
- misc-cnic-register - 1.713.70.v60.1
- qfle3 - 1.1.6.1
- qfle3f - 1.1.9.0
- qfle3i - 1.1.2.0
- qlnativefc - 2.1.96.0
- bnx2fc - 1.713.70.v60.3
- bnx2i - 2.713.70.v60.1
- qedil - 1.15.15.0
- qla4xxx - 644.6.06.0

Intel Drivers:
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- 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:
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- elxiscsi - 11.2.1197.17
- elxnet - 12.0.1115.0
- lpfc - 12.4.242.0

Mellanox Drivers:
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- nmlx4-core - 3.16.70.2
- nmlx4-rdma - 3.16.70.2
- nmlx4-en - 3.16.70.2
- nmlx5-core - 4.16.70.1
- nmlx5-rdma - 4.16.70.1

Solarflare Drivers:
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- sfvmk - 2.4.0.1000

Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
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- 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
VMware ESXi 6.5
vSphere Hypervisor 6.5U3
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

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