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Vmware Esxi Update No Space Left On Device Error

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MustibhApr 02, 2017 12:20 AM

Hello, I'm trying to install updates from a zip file but always gives the same error. "No Space Left ...

RajeevVCP4Apr 02, 2017 01:28 AM

Please try this KB ESXi/ESX error: No free space left on device (1007638) | VMware KB

MustibhApr 02, 2017 08:45 AM

Thanks for your reply, I tried what said in this KB but it did not helped. All it shows these files. ...

a_p_Apr 02, 2017 10:11 AM

To rule out issues with the downloaded "ESXi600-201703001.zip", please ensure that the .zip file isn't ...

MustibhApr 02, 2017 10:16 AM

Thanks for your reply, I already checked the file but it does not seems with the file issue. Sometimes ...

MustibhApr 07, 2017 01:23 PM

Nobody knows any fix about this ? Problem still exists

MustibhJul 06, 2017 11:56 AM

Problem still exists ? No one had this problem ?

YaZiJul 31, 2017 10:50 AM

I have the same issue on 2 different ESXI servers, both running ESXi-6.5.0-20170104001-standard. ...

msripadaJul 31, 2017 12:41 PM

If it is cannot allocate memory, then can you try restarting the ESXi host after keeping it in maintenance ...

YaZiAug 04, 2017 09:41 AM

Thanks, tried your suggestion but still get the same ... [InstallationError] [Errno 28] No ...

FirstS0ulAug 08, 2017 01:47 PM

Hey! i have the same issue and tested all the suggestions... Any update? UPDATE: I've solution! ...

FreeAgentAug 09, 2017 02:09 PMBest Answer

@ FirstS0ul Thanks for your solution. We tried this but encountered memory errors. The solution ...

sphensilhagenAug 12, 2017 11:25 AM

this worked for me!

YaZiAug 15, 2017 02:31 PM

Thanks, this worked for me also. I tested just enabling SWAP and skipping all the other steps, ...

Mazeno00Jun 04, 2018 05:42 PM

Just enabling swap on a datastore fixed the issue for me as well. BTW the swap setting is in Manage, ...

heronmb2013Jul 29, 2018 04:47 PM

Thank you so much, it works for me too.

stroujaDec 30, 2019 06:01 PM

Hi, enabling the swap did not solve this for me. After I enabled the swap I found this link ...

GreggHudsonAug 26, 2020 02:14 PM

Helpful! Thanks!

Scott_1Feb 21, 2023 09:54 PM

Worked on ESXi 8. Thanks.

vivithemageOct 14, 2017 03:47 PM

This resolved it for me, thanks FirstSOul.

MasterplattJan 12, 2018 01:46 PM

THANK YOU! This worked for me 100% I have added the commands below for the 2018 update which ...

mveras1972Feb 06, 2018 10:12 PM

METOO I copied all the direct links to the VIBs and also the locker I did it manually as instructed. ...

DfitzFeb 22, 2018 06:46 PM

How did you know the url to download the individual VIB?

tymchenkoAug 28, 2019 11:56 AM

Thanks it helps me update 6.7 U2 -> 6.7 U3

Luca61Oct 26, 2019 02:21 AM

The swap "correct solution" did not help in my case (also swap was alrerady assigned to a datastore). ...

Aldo_AbrilAug 01, 2020 05:18 PM

Hi, How can i download the file VMware_locker_tools-light_6.5.0-0.23.5969300.vib? I've tried ...

IRIX201110141Aug 01, 2020 06:07 PM

You have to open the firewall first. Try esxcli network firewall ruleset set -e true -r httpClient ...

mfirthApr 11, 2022 01:39 PM

Thanks - this is what I needed for an update on V6.7.0. Just enabling swapping to the datastore ...

vijayrana968Jul 06, 2017 01:59 PM

Did you check space on the /locker directory ? Have a look on this : ESXi 6 Update error – No Space ...

dfernerAug 21, 2017 05:38 PM

I hit this issue when attempting to update to 6.5.0 U1 and swap was enabled, but not set to use my datastore. ...

possamaiAug 31, 2017 09:58 AM

Just when I ended up installing them like this: esxcli software vib update \ -v https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/esx/vmw/vib20/esx-base/VMware_bootbank_esx-base_6.5.0-1.26.5969303.vib ...

ComputerpathwaySep 12, 2017 01:24 PM

Thanks, guys solved my issue too. working

tasikasAug 27, 2018 05:49 PM

I have same problem and different solution, Pleas see my reply in this post Re: [Errno 28] No space ...

secconseApr 13, 2019 11:04 PM

I got this problem when upgrading from 6.7u1 to 6.7u2 and solved it with the manual vib installation ...

pbrarenApr 16, 2019 01:38 PM

I also attempted an ESXCLI upgrade, failing, with swap file set work-arounds not getting resolving ...

pbrarenApr 16, 2019 01:41 PM

See also my summary on my site here: How to update any VMware ESXi Hypervisor to the latest using ...

tmack8080Jan 03, 2020 03:39 PM

First place I always go to get the latest on upgrading/patching, Paul's site. Thx