ToDo: USB boot ESXi with latest patches

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ToDo: USB boot ESXi with latest patches

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Try to boot from USB (IBM version?), with patch:

ESXi410-201312001
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/micros ... Id=2061210
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Re: ToDo: USB boot ESXi with latest patches

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x346: Install VMWare on USB:

Use install CD 'VMware-VMvisor-Installer-4.1.0.update03-800380.x86_64.iso' (physically, not remote!) and formatted (FAT or FAT32) USB disk inserted.

Follow setup to USB disk.

Next i installed the following update packages (1) from a standalone (other) PC with vihostupdate.pl:

ESXi410-201211001.zip
--
Please wait patch installation is in progress ...
The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
--

-query:

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---------Bulletin ID--------- -----Installed----- ----------------Summary-----------------
ESXi410-201101223-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101224-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi

IBM_customization_bundle_201208222012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle

ESXi410-201211401-SG          2014-08-02T20:52:26 Updates Firmware
ESXi410-201211402-BG          2014-08-02T20:52:26 Updates VMware tools
Rebooted machine:

Installed update packages (2) with vihostupdate.pl:

ESXi410-201301001.zip
--
Please wait patch installation is in progress ...
The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
--

-query

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---------Bulletin ID--------- -----Installed----- ----------------Summary-----------------
ESXi410-201101224-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101223-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi

IBM_customization_bundle_201208222012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle

ESXi410-201301402-BG          2014-08-02T21:20:46 Updates VMware tools
ESXi410-201301401-SG          2014-08-02T21:20:46 Updates Firmware
Rebooted machine.

Installed update packages (3):

ESXi410-201307001.zip
--
Please wait patch installation is in progress ...
The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
--

-query

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---------Bulletin ID--------- -----Installed----- ----------------Summary-----------------
ESXi410-201101223-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101224-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi

IBM_customization_bundle_201208222012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle

ESXi410-201307401-SG          2014-08-02T23:23:12 Updates Firmware
ESXi410-201307402-BG          2014-08-02T23:23:12 Updates VMware Tools
Rebooted machine.

Installed update packages (4):

ESXi410-201312001.zip
--
Please wait patch installation is in progress ...
The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
--

-query

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---------Bulletin ID--------- -----Installed----- ----------------Summary-----------------
ESXi410-201101224-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101223-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi

IBM_customization_bundle_201208222012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle

ESXi410-201312402-BG          2014-08-03T00:01:32 Updates VMware Tools
ESXi410-201312401-SG          2014-08-03T00:01:32 Updates Firmware
Rebooted machine.

Installed update packages (5):

ESXi410-201404001.zip
--
Please wait patch installation is in progress ...
The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
--

-query

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---------Bulletin ID--------- -----Installed----- ----------------Summary-----------------
ESXi410-201101223-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101224-UG          2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi

IBM_customization_bundle_201208222012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle

ESXi410-201312402-BG          2014-08-03T00:01:32 Updates VMware Tools
ESXi410-201404401-SG          2014-08-03T00:26:40 Updates Firmware
Rebooted machine.


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Remarks:

- The VMware build-number is NOT updated on Console or vSphere Client although all updates went good !!

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~ # vmware -l
VMware ESXi 4.1.0 Update 3
~ # vmware -v
VMware ESXi 4.1.0 build-800380
~ # esxupdate query
-----------Bulletin ID----------- -----Installed----- --------------Summary---------------
ESXi410-201101223-UG              2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101224-UG              2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
IBM_customization_bundle_20120822 2012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle
ESXi410-201312402-BG              2014-08-03T00:01:32 Updates VMware Tools
ESXi410-201404401-SG              2014-08-03T00:26:40 Updates Firmware
~ # esxupdate info
   ID           - ESXi410-201312402-BG
   Release Date - 2013-12-05T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates VMware Tools
   Severity     - critical
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - bugfix
   Install Date - 2014-08-03T00:01:32.780000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2061206.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2061206
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-tools-light_4.1.0-3.43.1363503

   ID           - ESXi410-201404401-SG
   Release Date - 2014-04-10T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - critical
   Category     - security
   Install Date - 2014-08-03T00:26:40.970000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2072484.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2072484
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.46.1682698

   ID           - ESXi410-201101224-UG
   Release Date - 2011-02-10T08:00:00
   Vendor       - Neterion
   Summary      - vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
   Severity     - general
   Urgency      -
   Category     - general
   Install Date - 2012-08-15T05:28:50.090000+00:00
   Description  - Driver for X3100 10 GbE PCIe I/O Virtualized Server Adapter
   KB URL       - http://trac.neterion.com/cgi-bin/trac.cgi/wiki/X3100VMware
   Contact      - support@neterion.com
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      cross_oem-vmware-esx-drivers-net-vxge_400.2.0.28.21239-1OEM

   ID           - ESXi410-201101223-UG
   Release Date - 2011-02-10T08:00:00
   Vendor       - AMCC
   Summary      - 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
   Severity     - general
   Urgency      -
   Category     - general
   Install Date - 2012-08-15T05:28:50.090000+00:00
   Description  - 3ware SCSI driver for ESXi 4.1
   KB URL       - http://www.amcc.com
   Contact      - linuxraid@amcc.com
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      cross_oem-vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-3w-9xxx_400.2.26.08.036vm40-1OEM

   ID           - ESXi410-201211401-SG
   Release Date - 2012-11-15T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - security
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T20:52:26.890000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2036273.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2036273
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.30.874690

   ID           - ESXi410-201211402-BG
   Release Date - 2012-11-15T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates VMware tools
   Severity     - critical
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - bugfix
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T20:52:26.890000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2036274.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2036274
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-tools-light_4.1.0-3.30.874690

   ID           - ESXi410-201301402-BG
   Release Date - 2013-01-31T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates VMware tools
   Severity     - critical
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - bugfix
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T21:20:46.530000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2041339.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2041339
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-tools-light_4.1.0-3.33.988178

   ID           - ESXi410-201307401-SG
   Release Date - 2013-07-31T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - security
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T23:23:12.410000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2053493.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2053493
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.39.1198252

   ID           - ESXi410-201312401-SG
   Release Date - 2013-12-05T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - critical
   Category     - security
   Install Date - 2014-08-03T00:01:32.780000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2061205.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2061205
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.43.1363503

   ID           - ESXi410-201301401-SG
   Release Date - 2013-01-31T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - security
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T21:20:46.530000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2041338.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2041338
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.33.988178

   ID           - ESXi410-201307402-BG
   Release Date - 2013-07-31T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates VMware Tools
   Severity     - critical
   Urgency      - important
   Category     - bugfix
   Install Date - 2014-08-02T23:23:12.410000+00:00
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2053495.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2053495
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-tools-light_4.1.0-3.39.1198252

   ID           - IBM_customization_bundle_20120822
   Release Date - 2011-04-18T11:11:11
   Vendor       - IBM
   Summary      - IBM cim bundle
   Severity     - general
   Urgency      - general
   Category     - general
   Install Date - 2012-10-09T07:22:50.850000+00:00
   Description  - IBM CIM cutomization bundle with drivers and providers
   KB URL       - none
   Contact      - none
   Compliant    - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      cross_vmware-esx-ima-qima4xxx_400.2.01.16-1vmw.0.0.00000
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-qla4xxx_400.524.01.45-2vmw.0.0.00000
      cross_vmware-esx-ima-be2iscsi_400.4.2.324.12-1vmw.0.0.343171
      cross_oem-freelicense_1.1-3.0
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-net-be2net_400.4.1.334.48-1vmw.2.17.249663
      cross_qlogic-fchba-provider_410.1.3.14-260247
      cross_oem-pciinfo_410.2.0-208167
      cross_oem-filetrans_410.1ACE19BUS-260247
      cross_oem-fwupdate_410.1ACE19BUS-260247
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-net-qlge_400.1.0.0.47-1OEM
      cross_emulex-cim-provider_410.3.5.19.1-235786
      cross_oem-immpassthru_410.1ACE19BUS-260247
      cross_oem-smbiosinfo_410.1.0-208167
      cross_oem-fupb_4.13-810
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-lpfc820_400.8.2.1.126.50-1OEM
      cross_oem-hwckvm_410.1.0-208167
      cross_oem-ibmcustomization_1.1-3.0
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-net-bna_400.3.0.3.0-1OEM
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-be2iscsi_400.4.2.324.12-1vmw.0.0.343171
      cross_brcdprovider_400.3.0.3-164009
      cross_oem-concretejob_410.1ACE19BUS-260247
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-bfa_400.3.0.3.0-1OEM
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-net-qlcnic_400.4.0.739-1OEM
      cross_vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-qla2xxx_400.841.k1.42.1-1vmw.2.17.00000
- Some times the reboot did not work. Retried most without any issues, but power cycle your machine.

- Remote session by RSA on a IBM x346 machine, use always 'Start Remote Control in Multi-user Mode', because RSA also uses internal usb.
Otherwise your bootable usb device wont be recognized during initial (POST) BIOS.


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Patch levels ESXi 4.1:

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Version							     Release Date  Build Number
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 11				 2014-04-10	1682698
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 10				 2013-12-05	1363503
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 9				  2013-07-31	1198252
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 8				  2013-04-30	1050704
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 7				  2013-01-31	988178
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 6				  2012-11-15	874690
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Express Patch 3	   2012-06-14	721871
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Express Patch 2-1	 2012-05-03	702113
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 5				  2012-04-26	659051
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Patch 4				  2012-01-30	582267
ESXi/ESX 4.1 Update 3			    2012-08-30	800380
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Re: ToDo: USB boot ESXi with latest patches

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Next approach:

Build from CD a bootable usb device VMware 4.1 U3 buildlevel 800380.

NOTE:
This does NOT work with the install ISO mounted through RSA !!!
MUST be done locally on CD to usb device.

when this usb device does work, all next steps can be done through RSA ?

Enable SSH
Enable Tech support

Use 'browse datastore' to upload *.zip update pakages to ESXi datastore (from which we install later).

Putty to ESXi4.1 host.

run command: esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201312001.zip update

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 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201312001.zip update                 
Unpacking deb_vmware-esx-tools-light_4.1.0-.. ############################################################## [100%]

Unpacking deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.4.. ############################################################## [100%]

Removing packages :vmware-esx-tools-light     ############################################################## [100%]

Installing packages :deb_vmware-esx-firmwar.. ############################################################## [100%]

Installing packages :deb_vmware-esx-tools-l.. ############################################################## [100%]


The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the
changes to be effective.
Reboot the ESXi4.1 U3 machine ...

A quey command looks like:

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 # esxupdate -a query
-----------Bulletin ID----------- -----Installed----- --------------Summary---------------
ESXi410-201101224-UG              2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101223-UG              2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
IBM_customization_bundle_20120822 2012-10-09T07:22:50 IBM cim bundle
ESXi410-201312402-BG              2014-08-04T19:51:33 Updates VMware Tools
ESXi410-201312401-SG              2014-08-04T19:51:33 Updates Firmware
And still the buildlevel is NOT adjusted, grrrrrrrr.

Why the F^*% is it not adjusted, as the install went ok?

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Re: ToDo: USB boot ESXi with latest patches

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When updating VMware installation on a HD, the update goes without any issues.

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login as: root
root@192.168.0.152's password:
You have activated Tech Support Mode.
The time and date of this activation have been sent to the system logs.

VMware offers supported, powerful system administration tools.  Please
see www.vmware.com/go/sysadmintools for details.

Tech Support Mode may be disabled by an administrative user.
Please consult the ESXi Configuration Guide for additional
important information.

~ # pwd
/
~ # ls
altbootbank    etc            opt            scratch        var
bin            lib            proc           store          vmfs
bootbank       lib64          productLocker  tmp            vmimages
dev            locker         sbin           usr            vmupgrade
~ # ls vmfs/volumes/datastore1
ESXi410-201312001.zip  ESXi410-201404001.zip
~ # cd vmfs/volumes/datastore1
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-2                                                      01312001.zip check
Applicable bulletins with updates are listed.
----Bulletin ID----- --------Date------- ------Summary-------
ESXi410-201312401-SG 2013-12-05T08:00:00 Updates Firmware
ESXi410-201312402-BG 2013-12-05T08:00:00 Updates VMware Tools
Esxupdate local cache states:
 Location: /tmp/updatecache
 Available space: 4092 [MB]
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-2                                                      01312001.zip update
Unpacking deb_vmware-esx-tool.. ######################################## [100%]

Unpacking deb_vmware-esx-firm.. ######################################## [100%]

Removing packages :vmware-esx.. ######################################## [100%]

Installing packages :deb_vmwa.. ######################################## [100%]

Installing packages :deb_vmwa.. ######################################## [100%]

The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the
changes to be effective.
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 #
login as: root
root@192.168.0.152's password:
You have activated Tech Support Mode.
The time and date of this activation have been sent to the system logs.

VMware offers supported, powerful system administration tools.  Please
see www.vmware.com/go/sysadmintools for details.

Tech Support Mode may be disabled by an administrative user.
Please consult the ESXi Configuration Guide for additional
important information.

~ # vmware -a
vmware: invalid option -- a
vmware      -v, --version         Get version information for vmkernel
            -l, --level           Get release level information
            -h, --help            Print this menu
~ # vmware -v
VMware ESXi 4.1.0 build-1363503
~ # vmware -l
VMware ESXi 4.1.0 Update 3
~ # cd vmfs/volumes/datastore1
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # ls
ESXi410-201312001.zip  ESXi410-201404001.zip
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201404001.zip check
Applicable bulletins with updates are listed.
----Bulletin ID----- --------Date------- ----Summary-----
ESXi410-201404401-SG 2014-04-10T08:00:00 Updates Firmware
Esxupdate local cache states:
 Location: /tmp/updatecache
 Available space: 4092 [MB]
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201404001.zip
Usage: esxupdate [options] (check|info|query|remove|scan|stage|update)

Options:
  -h, --help             show this help message and exit
  -b BULLETIN            a bulletin ID on which to run the command.  May be
                         specified multiple times.
  -m META, --meta=META   a metadata file on which to run the command.  May be
                         specified multiple times.
  --bundle=BundleZipUrl  An offline bundle .zip file to work with.  May be
                         specified multiple times.
  --loglevel=LOGLEVEL    enable more verbose log file output.  May be a number
                         (1-50), or one of DEBUG|INFO|WARNING|ERROR|CRITICAL.
                         Defaults to INFO (20).
  --http_proxy=Url:Port  use the proxy server at Url and Port
  --timeout=TIMEOUT      The timeout value for HTTP, HTTPS and FTP
                         connections.
  --retry=RETRY          The number of times to retry HTTP, HTTPS and FTP
                         connections.
  -a, --all              Display all bulletins.  Default is to display only
                         the applicable updates.

esxupdate: error: Command must be specified
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201404001.zip info
   ID           - ESXi410-201404401-SG
   Release Date - 2014-04-10T08:00:00
   Vendor       - VMware, Inc.
   Summary      - Updates Firmware
   Severity     - security
   Urgency      - critical
   Category     - security
   Install Date -
   Description  - For more information, see http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2072484.
   KB URL       - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2072484
   Contact      - http://www.vmware.com/support/contacts/
   Compliant    - False
   RebootRequired  - True
   HostdRestart    - False
   MaintenanceMode - True
   List of constituent VIBs:
      deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.46.1682698

/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201404001.zip query
----Bulletin ID----- -----Installed----- --------------Summary---------------
ESXi410-201101224-UG 2012-08-15T05:28:50 vxge: net driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201101223-UG 2012-08-15T05:28:50 3w-9xxx: scsi driver for VMware ESXi
ESXi410-201312402-BG 2014-08-07T14:30:18 Updates VMware Tools
ESXi410-201312401-SG 2014-08-07T14:30:18 Updates Firmware
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 # esxupdate --bundle ESXi410-201404001.zip update
Unpacking deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0-3.46.1682698 ######################################################################### [100%]

Installing packages :deb_vmware-esx-firmware_4.1.0.. ######################################################################### [100%]

The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the
changes to be effective.
/vmfs/volumes/53dfd045-3a2efc10-757e-0011258f5ca5 #
Image
Could be the usb device i am using, or something else.
1 other usb device wont boot at all.
Another usb device stll in use ...

DG ...
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