Upgrading to ESXi 6.0 from 5.5. throws an error about VIB profiles

[abhisheksha]

Hi,

I am trying to update my ESXi from 5.5 to 6.0 using the esxcli but I receive the error -

/vmfs/volumes/4f0a37af-1ff59fa8-c5d8-001018a76a5a # esxcli software profile update -d /vmfs/volumes/4f0a37af-1ff59fa8-c5d8-

e-from-esxi6.0-6.0_update03.zip -p ESXi-6.0.0-20170202001-standard

[DependencyError]

VIB Cisco_bootbank_cisco-vem-v198-esx_5.2.1.3.1.5a.0-3.2.1 requires esx-base = 5.5.0, but the requirement cannot be satisfied within the ImageProfile.

I do recall installing the Nexus 1000v ages back, I think the configuration of this has remained. Can you please advise how best to resolve this?

Thanks!

[vijayrana968]

Seems your ESXI host have Cisco Nexus VEM installed, you can use the following tool for the procedure to follow and to ensure you are utilizing the correct upgrade path:

Nexus 1000V and ESX Upgrade Utility

Choose your initial and upgrade release levels and follow steps provided.

[abhisheksha]

Hi,

I came across this answer on the Cisco Support Forum as well. Unfortunately, I am not upgrading N1Kv, I would like to remove this completely. There no VEMs present, and the ESXi is no longer joined to the same vCenter where the those plugins were installed. Please advise.

Thanks!

[vijayrana968 · Accepted solution]

Can you check the loaded vem with command esxcli software vib list | grep cisco-vem

If you don't need it, remove it with loaded module name like esxcli software vib remove --vibname=cisco-vem-v144-esx and then retry update.

[abhisheksha]

Thanks a lot! This worked and I was able to update!