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vlaneo
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Upgrade option not available esxi 5.5 to esxi 6.5 on USB Key storage

Hi everyone,

I have a big issue, let me explain to you.

I'm trying to upgrade my ESXi from version 5.1 to 6.5.

My ESXi is install on USB key in my host (IBM M4) with no HDD, only san connected

So, I know, that it is not possible to go from 5.1 to 6.5 version, so i've made a first upgrade to ESXi 5.5

all was good, I've build a USB key to boot on it and do the upgrade, the upgrade option was here and my configuration was here after the upgrade.

But when I try the same thing to upgrade from 5.5 to 6.5, there was no upgrade option, after selecting the internal USB key, the next screen is the language selection for the keyboard, after that i have to choose a password for the root user and after that it says to me that i will install a new version of ESXi 6.5.

During the selection of the stockage where install, when I select my internal USB key and press F1 it says that I have ESXi 5.5 install on it.

So I don't understand why it's not working...

Can you please help me ?

(My vCenter is already in 6.5 version and I have to host with HDD that I have upgraded without any trouble)

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vlaneo
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ok, problem solved by myself.
It appears that my USB key was maybe not supported to do the upgrade, because when i've tried with another one, it solved the problem...

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daphnissov
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What server hardware is this (model and CPU)?

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vlaneo
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My server are 3 IBM System X 3550 M4, 128Go RAM, 2x8CPU (Xeon E5-2650)

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daphnissov
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Are you using the latest Lenovo-customized ISO when booting from the installer?

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vlaneo
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I've use these ISO and both were not working:

VMware-ESXi-6.5.0.update01-6765664-LNV-20171120

VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update01-5969303.x86_64

I'll try with your ISO tomorrow

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vlaneo
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Hi, after trying with you ISO, I have the same problem, there is no option to upgrade, only the keyboard choice, then the root password and to finish the installation...
any other ideas ?

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vlaneo
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Anyone please ?

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vlaneo
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ok, problem solved by myself.
It appears that my USB key was maybe not supported to do the upgrade, because when i've tried with another one, it solved the problem...

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