Release Notes

Release summary

VMware vSphere 6.5.x includes the ESXi 6.5.x hypervisor and is managed by vCenter Server 6.5.x. The current release of

VMware vSphere incorporates feature upgrades, new hardware, feature support, and bug fixes that enhance the virtualization

experience in VMware environments.

NOTE: The issues that are listed in this document are applicable to Dell EMC servers with VMware vSphere 6.5.x installed.

Topics:

• Version

• Release date

• Priority and recommendations

• Installation and upgrade instructions

Version

6.5.x

Release date

September 2020

Priority and recommendations

RECOMMENDED: Dell EMC recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains

feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules,

including firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software.

Installation and upgrade instructions

For information about installing ESXi 6.5.x or upgrading from a previous version of ESXi, see the version specific VMware

vSphere ESXi 6.5.x on Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Installation Instructions and Important Information Guide at

www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions.

For the list of enhancements and bug fixes, see the version-specific VMware vSphere release notes at support.vmware.com.

For more information about VMware ESXi installation on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, see Dell Virtualization.

6 Release summary