ESXI6.5U1

[VM_Expert]

Hi,

I need to setup ESXi 6.5u1 host on HP proliant DL360. HPE has following options.

1. HPE customize ESXi image.

2. HPE ESXi Offline Bundels.

3. Build your own custom ESXi image.

Thank you

[a_p_]

I've been using the HP OEM image for quite some time now, and it works as expected.

Assuming that you have a Gen8, or Gen9 host, also make sure that you update the firmware to the latest (SPP 2017.04), which includes iLO 2.50.

André

[VM_Expert]

yes its gen9 during initial setup it downloaded updates from HP site.

Still need to run SPP 2017.04?

[a_p_]

Not sure what was updated during the deployment.

I assume that you used HPE's "Intelligent Provisioning"!? I used this once to see how it works, and - to be honest - never used it since. To me it seems to be too much overhead to install ESXi. That's why I usually let the SPP update the firmware, before I install/update ESXi,.

Anyway, the critical part is the iLO firmware, which should be at least v2.50.

André

[VM_Expert]

yes iLO version is 250 i just confirmed.

what else you recommanded settting esxi 6.5u1?

thank you

[a_p_]

With the Update 1 version there's currently nothing critical that I'm aware of.

André