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Help, help! My ESXi system has crashed with a purple screen (PSOD) showing the error: ​PCPU 28: no heartbeat (0/3 IPIs received).

  • 1.  Help, help! My ESXi system has crashed with a purple screen (PSOD) showing the error: ​PCPU 28: no heartbeat (0/3 IPIs received).

    Posted Mar 13, 2025 10:23 AM

    Based on the content of the attachment, my ESXi system has encountered an abnormal failure. Could you please help identify the root cause and advise on how to resolve it?

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    dump_core_vmkernel.log   92 KB 1 version


  • 2.  RE: Help, help! My ESXi system has crashed with a purple screen (PSOD) showing the error: ​PCPU 28: no heartbeat (0/3 IPIs received).

    Posted Mar 25, 2025 10:56 AM

    The problem causes could vary from hardware issues and outdated firmware to CPU overload. To solve it, reboot, check vmkernel.log, update firmware/drivers, and test hardware. If it keeps happening, swap components or reinstall ESXi.




  • 3.  RE: Help, help! My ESXi system has crashed with a purple screen (PSOD) showing the error: ​PCPU 28: no heartbeat (0/3 IPIs received).

    Posted Mar 26, 2025 12:19 PM

    It looks like you're trying to post about an ESXi system crash (Purple Screen of Death - PSOD) in a VMware-related forum or support page, but the platform is blocking your message as a duplicate.

    Solution: Reword Your Post to Avoid Duplicate Detection

    Here's a revised version of your post that should bypass the restriction:

    Subject: Help! My ESXi System Crashed – PCPU No Heartbeat Error

    Hi everyone,

    I'm experiencing a critical issue with my ESXi system, which has crashed and is showing a purple screen error (PSOD). The error message states:

    📌 PCPU 28: no heartbeat (0/3 IPIs received)

    I've attached relevant details for reference. Based on the logs, it seems to be an unexpected system failure. Has anyone encountered this before?

    💡 Any insights on potential causes or troubleshooting steps would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Tips to Avoid the Duplicate Error:

    ✅ Modify your wording (as I've done above)
    ✅ Wait 15-30 minutes before reposting
    ✅ Try posting from another browser or in incognito mode
    ✅ Post in a different thread or forum section


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