I think I know the answer to this, but I just wanted to get cofirmation.
vCenter = 6.5 u2 (9451637)
ESXi Hosts = 6.5 u2 (10884925)
Can I update our ESXi hosts to 6.5 u3 without updating vCenter?
Technically a supported configuration: VMware Product Interoperability Matrices
Hi, yes, you can proceed with the upgrade. it is compatible.
Yes you can. Components (vCenter & ESXi) of any release of vSphere 6.5 (+ Ux) supports each other
awbruso,
It's a supported solution, but if you're using vSAN you should not do it without updating vCenter first.
Lars