how to how to "HungVM" -> "Send_NMI_To_Guest" In ESXI 6.0?, if it disabled by default, how to enable it?

[lihlcnkr]

how to hang VM(send NMI signal) In ESXI 6.0?

It works well in ESXI 6.5 and ESXI 6.7, but will fail in ESXI 6.0.

looks like it disabled by default. how to enable it?

thanks very much

[rajen450m]

Hi,

Hope you are following the same configuration steps as per this below kb:

https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2149185?lang=en_US

Regards,

[lihlcnkr]

Hi, rajen450m ,

I try'd it, 

it works wll in ESXI 6.5, and 6.7,

but not works in ESXI 6.0

[rajen450m]

Hi,

it is known issue on 6.0 and you need to update the host to latest patch. can you please tell me your host is updated to latest patch.

Find this below link for the same:

Unable to collect vm-support log bundle for virtual machine (2145956) | VMware KB

Regards,

[lihlcnkr]

thanks very much.

my ESXI not patched yet.

[lihlcnkr]

Hi rajen450m ,

I applyed the patch "https://kb.vmware.com/articles/en_US/KB_ARTICLE/2111982?docid=2145956 "

and the internal error is gone, but also not send NMI signal to VM.

the generated log bundle contains vmx file only.

Do you have any idea? thanks.

[ianpasco]

Hi,

Does this work in Linux guest OS or only for Windows?

Any requisites such as drivers or tools (e.g. VMware Tools) to make it work properly?

Does it have to suspend the VM as well to make it work?

regards,

IanP