For Esxi Patched Fix | Hpe Custom Image
Why? Because they ran:
Invoke-HPEiLOCommand -IP 192.168.1.100 -Command "esxcli software vib install -d /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/HPE_addon.zip" hpe custom image for esxi patched
Use the update command (which preserves existing drivers) rather than install (which overwrites them). You want the Build number to match the
As of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the download location for ESXi packages has moved to the Broadcom Support Portal. reinstall correct NIC VIB |
You want the Build number to match the latest VMware bulletin.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | PSOD on boot after patching | HPE driver mismatch with firmware | Boot into old image, rollback VIB: esxcli software vib remove -n hpvsa | | "VIB acceptance level" error | HPE VIB not trusted | Set acceptance level: esxcli software acceptance set --level CommunitySupported | | vSAN health warning after HPE patch | HPE driver version not vSAN certified | Check HPE vSAN ReadyNode matrix before patching | | Lost management network | NIC driver regression | Use iLO virtual media to boot previous ESXi, reinstall correct NIC VIB |
