Upgraded Version 7 to 8 via Life Cycle Manager

[Timothy Lo]

We used this image below and ran the upgrade using Life Cycle Manager and got the error.  Should we use the bundle download instead?  Please advise.

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VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0.0.update03-24674464.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A05.iso(628.91 MB)

Build Number: 24674464

Incompatible

Details

The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies: DEL_bootbank_openmanage_10.1.0.0.4634-DEL.700.0.0.15843807 Remove the VIBs or use Image Builder to create a custom upgrade ISO image that contains the missing dependencies, and try to upgrade again.

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[Alexandru Capras]

It's exactly as the message states: either remove the conflicting VIB or use Image Builder to create a custom ISO that includes the missing VIB.
If you're using Dell OEM and rely on Dell tools for hardware monitoring, you shouldn't remove it... I think the tricky part is to find that particular driver...


Here are some resources I think might help you:

Older community post that describes, step-by-step, how to add a VIB to an ESXi ISO:
https://community.broadcom.com/vmware-cloud-foundation/discussion/adding-vib-to-iso-with-powercli

Easily create custom ESXi Images from patch releases using vSphere Image Builder UI:
https://williamlam.com/2021/03/easily-create-custom-esxi-images-from-patch-releases-using-vsphere-image-builder-ui.html

How to create a customized ESXi ISO without vCenter Server:
https://williamlam.com/2022/02/how-to-create-a-customized-esxi-iso-without-vcenter-server.html

PowerShell script that semi-automate the process:
https://www.v-front.de/p/esxi-customizer-ps.html

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[ninjabrum]

Dell OMSA is end of life as of Sept 2024.  Uninstall that VIB from your host before upgrading.  Reinstall after the upgrade if it's needed.  I recommend moving to Dell OpenManage Enterprise and use the iDRAC Service Module on your hosts to get most of the same functionality.

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224826/omsa-eol-landing-page#:~:text=What%20is%20new?,management%20tools%20that%20Dell%20offers

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[ldclancy2]

I treat the hypervisor and the hardware separately. I don't use OMSA or the iDRAC Service Module (i.e. I don't install any VIBs).

In OpenManage Enterprise I stage the latest firmware ready for the next reboot.

In vCenter I setup the image (e.g. the current is ESXi 7.0 U3w & Dell addon for PowerEdge Servers running ESXi 7.0 U3 A26).

As each host is remediated it gets the latest firmware during the reboot.

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