False positive on vSphere-PSODPktListPop-KB#87489

[doddsington]

This weekend I got a notification for finding ID vSphere-PSODPktListPop-KB#87489, which indicates that my qfle3 driver needs to be updated. The package in the KB includes version 1.4.25 for qfle3, and I am already on 1.4.35.

[Shen88]

@doddsington, please confirm the KB article that you are referring to? With the KB number you've got, it takes us to this KB? Here, I see the Qlogic driver version discussed are 2.0.182.0 for ESXi 6.7 and Version 3.0.182.0 for ESXi 7.0.

[doddsington]

Yes, that is the correct KB. Qlogic's "version" is a package version, none of the drivers are actually numbered that. The 3.0.182 package for ESXi 7.0 includes qfle3 driver version 1.4.25.

[TAB405ALZ]

Team

I too am scratching my head on this one

Why did we get this notice in Dec 2022 when the driver and solution are listed as 12/23/21?

Skyline Finding Finding ID vSphere-PSODPktListPop-KB#87489
This issue is resolved in the following versions of Qlogic driver: ESXi 6.7 : Version 2.0.182.0 or ESXi 7.0: Version 3.0.182.0.

Takes us to KB  https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87489
And that KB provides the following driver:

HomeVMware ESXi 7.0 Driver CD for QLogic Network/iSCSI/FCoE Driver Set
Download Product
Version 3.0.182.0
Release Date 2021-12-23
Type Drivers & Tools

Currently installed
qfle3 1.4.22.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807 QLC VMwareCertified 2022-03-07

[J805]

I'm having the exact same issue as well with Skyline showing the this critical finding. I opened up a support case and they are investigating. My driver is also 1.4.35, which is newer than the KB even links to. Support said it is probably a bug in Skyline but they need to dig further and get back to me. They said a few others have reported it too. 

[cringgenberg]

 Driver Info:

         Bus Info: 0000:04:00:0

         Driver: qfle3

         Firmware Version: Storm: 7.13.20.0 MFW: 7.15.56

         Version: 1.4.35.0

Same exact issue.  Does support want us opening cases or what?  

[J805]

This finding disappeared from my Skyline console. I think they fixed it?

[cringgenberg]

Check it out now!  My skyline has cleared up.  Must have had enough people open tickets!!  Thank you for posting!!  I was losing my mind!

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