Upgrade VMware ESXi, 5.1.0, 1065491

[HMS1]

Hello,

I am looking at upgrading our the VMWARE we have installed on our HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8, when it was installed we used the HP bare metal server VMWARE install iso.

I'm looking at upgrading to ESXI 6.0 and wounded if anyone could advice on the best way to do this.

The versions 

VMware ESXi, 5.1.0 Build 1065491

Vsphire Client 5.1.0 Build 1064113

This is the free version of ESXI.

Please do let me know if you need any further information.

Many thanks in advance.

Harvey

[RaviTyagi]

Hello Harvey,

Greetings !

Please find below the steps for the same .

1. The host can be upgraded upto 6.0 u3 as per VMware Compatibility Guide .

https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=server&details=1&keyword=DL380e&page=1&display_interval=10&sortColumn=Partner&sortOrder=Asc

2. Please download the ISO using the below mentioned link .

https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/details?productId=491&downloadGroup=ESXI60U3#custom_iso

3. Use the steps as outlined in the Kb article below .

Methods for upgrading to VMware ESXi 6.0 =>(https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2109711)

Best Regards,

RRT 

I am an HPE Employee