ESXi Host Network Adapter SFP/Transceiver Details

[virtual9999]

Hello All,

I would like to know if there is any way to find out the ESXi Host Network Adapter's SFP/Transceiver details ( Model, Serial # etc) from ESXCLI ?. Thanks in advance.

[DanielKrieger]

Unfortunately, there is no a way to get the SFP transceiver module from an ESXi host.

You can use esxcli network nic get -n vmnicX to get some basic Layer 1 informations like, Port Speed, Link Status and Firmware/Driver information. 

Ethtool is very limited on an ESXi host and does not allow the "-m" switch to get the SFP information.

Cheers Daniel

[maksym007]

Initial info will be available from Server Mgmt Console: iDRAC or iLO

[maksym007]

I don't know if you managing storage also - but the storage or network team could help you with such info. 

They have access to switches.

[DanielKrieger]

You must always check both sides. iDRAC or iLO together with the switch values can provide information about the error.