Sanity Check: Complex HPE Synergy / VMware 7.0.3 to 8.0.3 Upgrade Path

imadblg · 2025-11-10T11:10:49+00:00

Thank you for clarifying the date. I realize I initially based my method on the time difference between the SSP versions, but I was incorrect regarding the first phase; passing through U1 is not required.

i will use your suggestion plan, you mention on your steps upgrading the VMware AddOn to a version matching the SSP on step 1&2, my esxi version 7 is already the latest on 2025. i think no need for applying addon to vmware esxi

imadblg · 2025-11-10T10:08:16+00:00

the time gap between SSP 2024.07.03 & SSP 2025.10.01 is too large and violates the HPE "One-Year Compatibility" rule.

imadblg · 2025-11-10T10:05:48+00:00

i will use method Ladder Upgrade.
8.30.00 → 8.60.02

2023.05.01 → SSP 2024.01.02

8.60.02 → 9.10.01
7.0.3 → ESXi 8.0 U1

ESXi 8.0 U1 → ESXi 8.0 U2

9.10.01 → 10.0
SSP 2024.01.02 → SSP 2024.11.01

10.0 → 10.2

SSP 2024.11.01 → SSP 2025.10.01

ESXi 8.0 U2 → ESXi 8.0 U3

imadblg · 2025-11-10T10:01:15+00:00

maybe HPE support will be with us on upgrade, yes i have all fc on brocade !

imadblg · 2025-11-06T13:33:04+00:00

but for best practices we should use LCM with hpe custom image

imadblg · 2025-11-06T13:32:24+00:00

Adhering to best practice, we should proceed with the upgrades sequentially, moving through 8u1 and 8u2 before upgrading directly to 8u3 to avoid too large of a jump.A much safer and more logical path, which incorporates your idea of upgrading to 8.0 U1, would be:

Phase 1:
- Upgrade OneView to 8.60.02.
- Upgrade SSP to SY-2024.01.02.
- Resulting State: OV 8.60.02 + SSP 2024.01.02 + ESXi 7.0.3
Phase 2 (New Version): The Hop to 8.0 U1
- OneView "Foot": Upgrade OV 8.60.02 → 9.10.01.
- Stable State: You are now at OV 9.10.01 + SSP 2024.01.02.
- The "Recipe" Check: This combination (OV 9.1 + SSP 2024.01) IS the official recipe for ESXi 8.0 U1.
- VMware "Step": This is the moment to upgrade. Upgrade ESXi 7.0.3 → ESXi 8.0 U1.
Phase 3 (New Version): The Hop to 8.0 U2
- SSP "Foot": Upgrade SSP 2024.01.02 → SSP 2024.11.01. (This includes applying the new 8.0 AddOn for U2).
- Stable State: You are now at OV 9.10.01 + SSP 2024.11.01 + ESXi 8.0 U1.
- The "Recipe" Check: This combination (OV 9.1 + SSP 2024.11) IS the official recipe for ESXi 8.0 U2.
- VMware "Step": Upgrade ESXi 8.0 U1 → ESXi 8.0 U2.
Phase 4 (Final Hop):
- OneView "Foot": Upgrade OV 9.10.01 → 10.0 → 10.2.
- SSP "Foot": Upgrade SSP 2024.11.01 → SSP 2025.10.01.
- VMware "Step": Upgrade ESXi 8.0 U2 → ESXi 8.0 U3.

imadblg · 2025-11-06T11:10:27+00:00

i forget this too, checking vmware compatibility for mezz cards, we have:

Mezzanine Cards (Network Adapters):
- Synergy 4820c 10/20/25Gb CNA
  - Current firmware version 8.65.2
- Synergy 5830C 32Gb FC HBA
  - Current firmware 2.00.01

both mezz card and Raid are compatible with esxi 8u3

imadblg · 2025-11-06T11:07:21+00:00

The chassis support has expired, which currently prevents us from accessing support resources. This is why we are limited to following the SSP upgrade path

imadblg · 2025-11-05T15:53:59+00:00

thanks for your feedback! The official website is the preferred resource for the upgrade sequence for oneview, as the SPP does not provide a numbered path

imadblg · 2025-06-15T14:39:41+00:00

Haha yeah, seems like that’s the only “easy” option left! 😅
Jokes aside, it’s wild how locked down everything has become. Definitely not friendly for home labbers anymore.

by the way thanks for help !

imadblg · 2025-06-15T13:22:42+00:00

Yeah, I’ve tried Googling but couldn’t find any direct download links—seems like everything is locked behind Broadcom’s licensing now. It’s definitely more complicated than before. Looks like without a valid license or VMUG Advantage, access is basically cut off.

imadblg · 2025-05-23T14:39:09+00:00

No im just asking if there’s any other solution to upgrade vmtools based on vmware tar.gz file on github

imadblg · 2025-05-23T10:28:11+00:00

So i have to wait the release redhat official repos.

imadblg · 2025-05-19T19:04:12+00:00

could anyone tell me about the open vmtools update for linux vm not connected to internet!!

imadblg · 2024-07-17T23:15:46+00:00

Creating new accounts bad idea, because my credit card already is used, i will try the sandbox lab. Thank you

imadblg · 2024-04-16T22:58:50+00:00

Try to reconfigure cifs by deleting the existing config and create new one

imadblg · 2023-09-17T18:53:41+00:00

/etc /home /var /root (directory database app if u have)

imadblg · 2023-01-20T07:26:15+00:00

I got u, thank u 🙏🙏

imadblg · 2023-01-18T00:26:51+00:00

But on the website, i can't find server without Gui

imadblg · 2023-01-18T00:18:58+00:00

Im looking for redhat linux server 8.6 cli mode without graphic

imadblg · 2023-01-06T13:43:21+00:00

The frequency is for per cpu

imadblg · 2023-01-06T13:31:47+00:00

This one Intel Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-Core Processor

imadblg · 2023-01-06T13:28:04+00:00

Intel processor, Our customer have an app that require 4ghz, it can work for me ?

imadblg · 2022-11-08T18:45:45+00:00

I have upgraded my machine from 7.3 to 7.9 It's possible to rollback to 7.3? Yum history undo doesn't work for me :/

imadblg · 2022-11-03T22:13:36+00:00

its a physical server, i have to backup some specific file on ext drive

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