User`s guide

Chapter 20 Upgrading XgOS 387
Compatible Software Versions
You will typically need different host drivers depending on your version of ESX
Server software and the HCAs in your servers. When upgrading a VMware host
server, be aware of the particular versions of ESX server software and Xsigo host
drivers required. Host drivers for each supported operating system are listed in the
Release Notes.
▼ Upgrade First ESX Sever and Fabric Interconnect
Use these steps to upgrade the ESX Server 1 host drivers and XgOS on Fabric
Interconnect 1:
1. Log in to ESX Server 1.
2. Use VMotion to move all guest machines off of ESX Server 1.
When you have finished, your system configuration resembles that shown in the
figure.
3. Log in to the Oracle Fabric Interconnect 1 as admin.
ESX Server 1
with Xsigo
Host Drivers
Fabric Interconnect 1
with XgOS 3.5.0
ESX Server 2
with Xsigo
Host Drivers
VM VM VM VM
Fabric Interconnect 2
with XgOS 3.5.0
Ethernet