HPE SPP 2023.03.00.00 Melanox nmlx5 issues

[beranmuden]

Dear community,

The latest SPP (2023.03.00.00) has an issue with the Nvidia Melanox nmlx5 driver.

When installing this driver through HP-SUM, the installation will think a newer version is required even if the same version is already installed.

My guess is, that this is caused by the file "cp054875.xml" (which resides in the ISO), at line 2619.
Instead of "1OEM" the text there is "10EM" (with a zero). I suspect this wil cause the installation to think you need a new version, even if you already have the latest one. The driver will reappear after every inventory, after which it will try to install the driver, but then it will abort the installation. Since the driver seems to originate from Nvidia, it's probably an error on their side.

Additional information:

Component Details:
Component cp054875
Details
Mellanox-nmlx5 Mellanox ConnectX-4, ConnectX-5 and ConnectX-6 "nmlx5_en" Driver Component for VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3
Type: VMware Driver
Status: Update required
Active Version: 4.22.73.1004-1OEM.703.0.0.18644231
Available Version: 4.22.73.1004-10EM.703.0.0.18644231

=============== Smart Update Tool Installation Log ===============
Component name : Mellanox-nmlx5_4.22.73.1004-1OEM.703.0.0.18644231_20497609.zip
Installation Result
Components Installed:
Components Removed:
Components Skipped: Mellanox-nmlx5_4.22.73.1004-1OEM.703.0.0.18644231
Message: Host is not changed.
Reboot Required: false
Return Code : 2
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Maybe others will bump into this same problem, but it could be my analyses are incorrect in this.
If someone else could confirm this issue, please let it know.

Regards,

B.M.

[Suman_1978 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I am not familier with this issue, but here is an article, please check if this is what you are experiencing.

Advisory: HPE Network Adapters - VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3 Mellanox Driver Component

Thank You!
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[beranmuden]

This is indeed the exact same issue.
Thank you for confirming this.

Regards,

B.M.

[Sunitha_Mod]

Hello @beranmuden,

That's awesome! 

We are extremely glad to know your concern has been addressed.