VMware ESXi 6.5.X

This is a firmware catalog which contains validated and certified firmware stack for selected Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes based on Dell customized ESXi 6.x branch-based Dell customized images.

This article describes a cause for hostd service on ESXi to be non-responsive, and cause the server to become unresponsive to management operations from vCenter. The particular scenarios where this happens is when NFC operations such as backup or replication jobs are performed on disks with an IO filter attached.

This article explains Dell guidelines on company administrator assignment.

This article explains how to assign an Initial Company Administrator.

This article explains how to promote Company Administrators.

This article discusses R7425, R6415, R7415 14G AMD servers with Linux OS using H330 controllers or ESXi using H330 configured as VMDirectPath I/O pass-through to a Linux Virtual Machine with the potential to experience data corruption.

This KB explains how to perform the WSFC conversion at a high-level. It also covers converting an Oracle RAC environment from RDMs to shared VMDKs on NVMe/TCP, even though Oracle RAC does not require SCSI3‑PR. Oracle RAC can run on an SDC‑based VMFS datastore, but because PowerFlex does not support Clustered VMDK on SDC‑based VMFS, SCSI3‑PR‑dependent applications cannot use that configuration. Oracle RAC explanations are also high-level.

On a zone activation, all HBAs zoned to a VPLEX front-end port are logged out and lose a path.

The article explains why OMSA 9.4.0 or earlier will not install on VMware ESXi 7.0, the upgrade impact from 6.x to 7.0, and a workaround.

Dell PowerEdge servers upgrading from VMware ESXi 6.7 or 6.5 to VMware ESXi 7.0 may fail with vmkapi DependancyError.

Learn what changes in the Dell factory install regarding ESXi 6.5 and 6.7 and later.

This article explains the procedure to open a Service Request (SR) using the Dell support page. Get help fast for your Dell device. No more waiting on hold. No more tech headaches. Dell makes it simple to fix problems, schedule repairs, or get support—right from your device or our support website.

The following article provides information about Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming in Windows, VMware, and Linux.

This article explains how to replace a cache disk in a vSAN configuration.

The NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) integration is configured with the vProxy appliance. For information regarding vProxy compatibility with NetWorker, Data Domain Operating System (DDOS), vCenter, and ESXi versions, please refer to the Online Compatibility Guide.

This article explains the relationship between SCSI reservation conflicts and Shared ESXi Datastores.

The NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) integration is configured with the vProxy appliance. The vProxy appliance goes into an invalid state during backup. The NMC may show an alert stating "vProxy is unavailable". The vProxy shows inactive in vSphere. The vProxy is unresponsive and cannot perform backups in its current state.

This article describes how to install RACADM on VMware ESXi and demonstrates how to change the iDRAC IP address using RACADM commands.

Broadcom has announced the deprecation of vVols in VCF/VVF 9.0, with removal planned for 9.1. Customers using vVols with Dell Unity should avoid upgrading to VCF/VVF 9.0, as support will be limited to critical fixes only. Customers can migrate from vVols to Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) using Storage vMotion or XCOPY (starting in VCF 9.0).

This article provides instructions on how the customer can gather their recovery key from their Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled host. The customer should keep the recovery key from each of their hosts in a safe place. Hardware replacement activities, such as system board replacements, require the recovery key for a smooth process.

How to install OpenManage Server Administrator VIB (OMSA) on VMware ESXi 5.x or VMware ESXi 6.x to collect system logs.

This best practice guidance is aimed at Dell XC Series Appliances and XC Core Systems configured to boot VMware ESXi from either a SATADOM or a Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS) controller card.

How to downgrade PERC driver using the ESXi command line

VMware Storage vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage APIs Array Integration (VAAI) Extended Copy (XCOPY) is not supported with Live Volumes.

This article talks about Dell's firmware catalogs for customized versions of Dell's VMware ESXi releases. When the Dell customized ESXi versions are used along with corresponding firmware catalogs, so that the end to end wanted state is achieved.

This article provides information about RVTools 4.7.1. It gives guidance on the downloadable .msi, Checksum, and Release Notes.

This article provides a detailed guide on troubleshooting SSH issues from an ESXi perspective. However, the concepts and solutions discussed here are also applicable to other Linux-based operating systems, making this information valuable for a broader range of environments.

This article provides information and instructions on how to troubleshoot a specific condition that causes the vpxd service to fail to start.

When we come across certain false alerts reported by iDRAC in the LCC log, we want to confirm the BOSS M.2 SSD drive remaining endurance in order to assess the drive health. The instructions below demonstrate how to install the utility, run the commands to evaluate the BOSS M.2 SSD drive's health, and take appropriate action.

Dell's firmware catalogs for customized versions of Dell's VMware ESXi 6.x, 6.5.x and 6.7.x releases. When users use the Dell customized ESXi versions along with corresponding firmware catalogs, the end to end wanted state is achieved.