VMware vSphere 7.x on Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Release Notes May 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Release summary..........................................................................................................5 Version................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Release date........................................................................................................................................................................
The esxcli commands fail to locate the non-NVMe storage devices.................................................................... 17 The option to start the NTP service does not work post configuration.............................................................. 17 The driver modules qedf and qedi are not available for the QLogic 412xx adapter...........................................18 Unable to enable SRIOV on Solarfare devices with ESXi 7.0.............................................................
1 Release summary VMware vSphere 7.0 includes the ESXi 7.0 hypervisor and is managed by vCenter Server 7.0. 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 7.0 installed. Topics: • • • Version Release date Priority and recommendations Version 7.
2 Compatibility Topics: • System configuration requirements System configuration requirements Memory The following table lists the system memory requirements for VMware vSphere 7.0 on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. Table 1. Memory requirements for VMware vSphere 7.0 Memory Size Minimum recommended system memory 1.
3 New and enhanced in VMware vSphere 7.0 release VMware vSphere 7.0 includes the ESXi 7.0 hypervisor and is managed by vCenter Server 7.0. 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 only applicable for Dell EMC servers with VMware vSphere 7.0 installed.
4 Known issues Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 vLCM upgrade fails when Mellanox-nmlx4 Async 3.19.70.1 driver is installed Host seeding feature fails to perform when Dell EMC customized VMware 7.0 U2 A00 image is installed vLCM upgrade with Dell EMC 7.0 U1-A03 Custom Addon file with Intel-icen Async driver 1.4.2.0 fails VMware ESXi 7.
vLCM upgrade fails when Mellanox-nmlx4 Async 3.19.70.1 driver is installed Description: The following error message is observed while upgrading vLCM when the Mellanox-nmlx4 Async driver v3.19.70.1 driver is already installed: We will not be able to downgrade Mellanox-nmlx4 Component The error is observed on Dell EMC customized VMware 7.0 U1 A05 image, Dell EMC customized VMware 7.0 U1 A01 image and Dell EMC customized VMware 7.0 U1 A03 image. Applies to: ESXi 7.0.
vLCM upgrade with Dell EMC 7.0 U1-A03 Custom Addon file with Intel-icen Async driver 1.4.2.0 fails Description: Performing upgrade of host with Dell EMC 7.0 U1-A03 Addon that includes Intel-icen Async driver v1.4.2.0, with vLCM single Image fails with the error message: A general system error occurred. Component metadata or VIB relation error Applies to: ESXi 7.0 U1 Workaround: Dell EMC 7.0 U1 A04 Custom image & above resolves this issue. It is recommended to use Dell EMC 7.
Persistent memory datastore is not listed under vCenter Description: When persistent memory is configured to your ESXi host, persistent memory datastore is not listed under datastore. This is a known issue with the vCenter. Applies to: ESXi 7.0.x Workaround: Use esxcl or localcli commands on the ESXi host. Below is the command: esxcli storage filesystem list namespace. Systems affected: Dell EMC PowerEdge servers with persistent memory.
Operating system takes more time to complete boot when Intel DCPMM is configured in the interleaved app-direct mode Description: Dell EMC PowerEdge servers with the VMware ESXi operating system installed take more time to complete boot when Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) is configured in the interleaved app-direct mode. The time taken to complete the boot depends on the capacity, configuration, and the number of sockets on the server.
2. Run the command: /etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog restart or /sbin/services.sh restart Systems affected: All Dell EMC PowerEdge servers Tracking number: 176426 Hostd core dump files are generated in /var/core on the VMware ESXi 7.0 host Description: After the management agents are restarted from the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) on VMware ESXi 7.0 hosts, hostd core dump files are generated. Applies to: ESXi 7.0.
cable are disconnected. This issue is related to the HTML client used by both the ESXi host web client and the vCenter web client. Applies to: ESXi 7.0 Workaround: The esxcli hardware ipmi sdr list command displays the correct status of the NVDIMM battery. Systems affected: All Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
The Hardware Health tab of the vCenter Web Client does not display any information when a drive is removed Description: The Hardware Health tab does not generate alerts in the vCenter Web Client when a drive is removed from the ESXi host or when a RAID storage array is modified. Applies to: ESXi 7.0 Workaround: The drive status of the ESXi host is marked as Deassert under the Hardware Health tab when it is removed.
VMware ESXi 7.0 does not boot after upgrading from VMware ESXi 6.5.x Description: VMware ESXi 7.0 does not boot after upgrading from VMware ESXi 6.5.x using VMware vSphere Update Manager (VUM). The following error message is observed during boot: Fatal Error. This issue is observed when the VMware ESXi 7.0 A01 image is installed. Applies to: ESXi 7.0 Workaround: Use the VMware ESXi 7.0 A02 image for upgrading from VMware ESXi 6.5.x. Systems affected: All Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
Workaround: Dell EMC customized image A02 supports surprise removal of NVMe device. Systems affected: All Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. Tracking number: 161528 Surprise hot-plug of an NVMe in a vSAN environment results in a PSOD Description: When an NVMe drive, which is configured for the cache or capacity tiers in a vSAN environment, is removed abruptly, a PSOD results. Applies to: ESXi 7.0 Workaround: Dell EMC customized image A02 supports surprise removal of NVMe device.
The driver modules qedf and qedi are not available for the QLogic 412xx adapter Description: In an ESXi 7.0 build, the driver modules qedf and qedi are not available for the QLogic 412xx adapter. Applies to: ESXi 7.0 Workaround: Upgrade the in-box driver to the latest async drivers listed in the VMware HCL for ESXi 7.0 or use VMware ESXi 7.0 A01 image or above. For more information, see VMware Knowledge Base article 78632. Systems affected: All Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
Tracking number: 154804 FCoE adapter speed is displayed as 0 Description: Dell EMC PowerEdge systems MX740c and MX840c with ESXi 7.0 and FC adapter configuration displays the FCoE adapter speed as 0 when you run one of the following commands: ● esxcli storage san fc list ● localcli storage san fc list When you run the same command on the same system that is configured with an FC device and a lun that is associated with an FC device, the FC adapter speed is not displayed as 0. Applies to: ESXi 7.
Workaround: There is no workaround. This issue can be ignored as it is a cosmetic issue, and there is no functionality loss. For more information about the PCIe device info, use vCenter Server or the esxcli command: esxcfgnics -l. Systems affected: Dell EMC PowerEdge servers with AMD processors. Tracking number: 137055 Description of the NVMe drive displayed is incorrect Description: The description of the Dell Express Flash PM1735 3.
5 Resources and support This section provides information about the documentation resources for your server. Table 2. Additional documentation resources for your server Task Document Setting up your server https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about installing the server into a rack, see the rack documentation included with your rack solution or the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your server.
Table 2. Additional documentation resources for your server (continued) Task Document Location the Dell EMC www.dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User's Guide. https://www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools For understanding the features of Dell EMC Lifecycle Controller (LC), see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide. https://www.dell.
Related information for virtualization solutions Table 3. Related information for virtualization solutions If you need information about See Dell EMC VMware documentation www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions OpenManage documentation https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals PowerEdge documentation https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals Basic configuration information for running ESXi on a Dell EMC PowerEdge server Getting Started Guide at www.dell.
Technical support resources ● vmware.com/support ● www.dell.com/support/home ● Dell.com/services Discussion forums ● ● ● ● Communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn Dell Virtualization Wikis, Forums, Blogs, and Videos Dell Community Knowledge base ● kb.vmware.com/kb NOTE: For more information that is related to the VMware ESXi installation on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, go to Dell Virtualization.
Documentation resources This section provides information about the documentation resources for your server. Table 5. Additional documentation resources for your server Task Document Location VMware vSphere 7.0 Release Notes Release Notes posted on the VMware website that covers known issues, compatibility information and new features in this release. VMware vSphere 7.0 Release Notes Setting up your server https://www.dell.
Table 5. Additional documentation resources for your server (continued) Task Document Location Essentials, go to www.dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing and using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User's Guide. https://www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools For understanding the features of Dell EMC Lifecycle Controller (LC), see the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide. https://www.dell.
Identifying the series of your Dell EMC PowerEdge servers The PowerEdge series of servers from Dell EMC are divided into different categories based on their configuration. They are referred as YX2X, YX3X, YX4X, YX4XX, or YX5XX series of servers. The structure of the naming convention is described below: The letter Y denotes the character in the server model number. The character denotes the form factor of the server.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads. A list of applicable downloads is displayed. 4. Download the drivers or firmware to a USB drive, CD, or DVD. Documentation feedback You can rate the documentation or write your feedback on any of our Dell EMC documentation pages and click Send Feedback to send your feedback.
6 Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country, region, and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues, see https://www.dell.com/contactdell. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or the product catalog.
