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vmWare Compatibility Question
Hello Experts,
I have a quick question(s), i have a client with an HP DL380 G6 running ESXi 5.1 and I need to upgrade the system to ESXi 6.7. The question is:
1) Is the hardware compatible with v6.x
if so, would the version u6.x be able to run the 5.1 vms?
My plan is to run the newer version from a usb key.
Many Thanks,
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I have a quick question(s), i have a client with an HP DL380 G6 running ESXi 5.1 and I need to upgrade the system to ESXi 6.7. The question is:
1) Is the hardware compatible with v6.x
if so, would the version u6.x be able to run the 5.1 vms?
My plan is to run the newer version from a usb key.
Many Thanks,
"
u6.x be able to run the 5.1 vms? Why would you want to do that in the first place? You're not getting the benefit of going to 6.7, I don't believe it will due to the hardware version, andrew can confirm :D
Also are you using shared storage, you need to confirm that's compatible too.
Also are you using shared storage, you need to confirm that's compatible too.
ASKER
I did look through there but i couldn't find the answer.
https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=server&details=1&partner=41&releases=427&systemTypes=2&page=5&display_interval=10&sortColumn=Partner&sortOrder=Asc
There you go, it should keep the search for you, it's only gen9 and 10 boxes it supports.
There you go, it should keep the search for you, it's only gen9 and 10 boxes it supports.
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i found this web page
http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/supportmatrix/vmware.aspx#.XI-MhBOeRTY
The only item remaining is, will it run the 5.1 vms?
http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/supportmatrix/vmware.aspx#.XI-MhBOeRTY
The only item remaining is, will it run the 5.1 vms?
It's not supported on that page either so the answer is still a no.
Regards,
Alex
Regards,
Alex
It might not be supported as far as VMware is concerned, BUT it may install!
What are the processors ?
What are the processors ?
If it goes wrong though, you won't have any support to turn back to.
You know I bow to your knowledge on this, however not having anyone to turn to if it goes wrong could pose production issues going forward.
You know I bow to your knowledge on this, however not having anyone to turn to if it goes wrong could pose production issues going forward.
other than the Experts here in Experts Exchange!
and VMware and HPE wanting to sell new servers!
often old servers just don't get re-certified because Vendors want to sell new servers!
It's OPs Risk, but probably no greater than running ESXi 5.1 which is END OF LIFE!
All old VMs are compatible with later versions of ESXi.
and VMware and HPE wanting to sell new servers!
often old servers just don't get re-certified because Vendors want to sell new servers!
It's OPs Risk, but probably no greater than running ESXi 5.1 which is END OF LIFE!
All old VMs are compatible with later versions of ESXi.
Well, we are epic, not so much me but the likes of you for sure :D
Also since you put it like that, it makes sense now, good point, well presented.
Good to know.
It's OPs Risk, but probably no greater than running ESXi 5.1 which is END OF LIFE!
Also since you put it like that, it makes sense now, good point, well presented.
All old VMs are compatible with later versions of ESXi.
Good to know.
The 55/56xx Xeon CPUs that are in the DL380 G6 are in the disallowed list. There is a workaround at https://www.thehumblelab.com/vsphere-67-homelabs-unsupported-cpu/ but it suggests it still won't work if they are 5500 series.
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the CPUS are 5570 @ 2.903 GHz. I know there is little difference between the G6 and G7 from a hardware point of view.
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i have downloaded 6 u3 . I will install that onto a usb drive and see how i get on.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for your help.
ESXi 6.7 does NOT support Gen6 servers.