The issue occurs due to buffer allocations in the I/O split layer in the storage stack that cause a lock contention. In some configurations, if you use block sizes higher than the supported max transfer length of the storage device, you might see a drop in the I/O bandwidth.
Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required The resolved issues are grouped as follows.
Additionally, the system can be updated by using the image profile and the esxcli software profile update command. For more information, see vSphere Command-Line Interface Concepts and Examples and vSphere Upgrade Guide.
Install VIBs by using the esxcli software vib update command. From the Select a Product drop-down menu, select ESXi (Embedded and Installable) and from the Select a Version drop-down menu, select 6.5.
Navigate to Products and Accounts > Product Patches.
For details, see About Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager.ĮSXi hosts can be updated by manually downloading the patch ZIP file from VMware Customer Connect. The typical way to apply patches to ESXi hosts is by using the VMware vSphere Update Manager. Image Profile Nameįor more information about the individual bulletins, see the Download Patches page and the Resolved Issues section. Application of the general release image profile applies to new bug fixes. VMware patch and update releases contain general and critical image profiles. Upgrading only ESXi is not supported.īefore an upgrade, always verify in the VMware Product Interoperability Matrix compatible upgrade paths from earlier versions of ESXi, vCenter Server and vSAN to the current version. IMPORTANT: For clusters using VMware vSAN, you must first upgrade the vCenter Server system. This rollup bulletin contains the latest VIBs with all the fixes since the initial release of ESXi 6.5. Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required: Release Date: 12 OCT, 2021 What's in the Release Notes