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3. From the shell prompt, enter vmware -v to verify the ESX version as 4.1.

NOTE: If root is not enabled, log in as a shell-enabled user.4. Enter rpm -q lsi-provider.

4. For ESX/ESXi host version:

a) Enter rpm -q lsi-provider for ESX hosts.

b) Enter esxupdate --vib-view query | grep lsi-provider for ESXi hosts.

The version listed is lsi-provider-410.04.V0.24-140815.

5. Enter esxupdate -b file:$PWD/vmware-esx4.1-SAS-provider.vib --nodeps --nosigcheck --

maintenancemode update.

NOTE: The esxupdate command shown above assumes that the .vib file is located in your

current working directory. If it is not, replace $PWD with the directory location of the .vib file.

Several unpacking, installing, and cleanup messages are displayed.

6. When the installation is complete, run esxupdate --vib-view query | grep lsi-provider.

The following messages should be are displayed:

cross_lsi-provider_410.04.V0.24-260xxx pending,installed

cross_lsi-provider_410.04.V0.24-140815 retired

7. Stop any running virtual machines.

8. Reboot the host.

9. When the host reboot is complete, run the following commands to verify the update successfully

installed:

a) For ESX host: rpm -q lsi-provider .

b) For ESXi hosts: esxupdate --vib-view query | grep lsi-provider.

Installing The SAS Provider (ESXi 5.0 and 5.1 Servers Only)

Follow the steps below to install the SAS provider upgrade on ESX 5.0 and 5.1 servers:

1. Run SCP to copy the vmware-esx5.0-SAS-provider.vib file to your target ESXi host.

2. Log in to the ESXi 5.0/5.1 host as root.

NOTE: If root is not enabled, enable it temporarily for this installation.

3. From the shell prompt, enter vmware -v to verify the ESXi version.

4. Enter esxcli software vib install -v file:/vmware-esxi5.0-SAS-provider.vib -f --maintenance-mode on

the same command line.

NOTE: The esxcli command above assumes that the .vib file is located in the / directory. If it is

not, precede the command with the location of the .vib file.

The following messages are displayed:

– Installation Result

– Message: The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be

rebooted for the changes to be effective.

– Reboot Required: true

– VIBs Installed: LSI_bootbank_LsiProvider_500.04.V0.24-261033

– VIBs Removed:

– VIBs Skipped:

5. Stop any running virtual machines.