Step 5. Update ESXi.
• The latest best recipe is available at:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht505302
• The upgrade instructions are available at:
• Instructions on upgrading ESXi using VUM are available at:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1019545
Step 6. Update all the drivers to the latest best recipe levels by using VUM.
• The latest best recipe is available at:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht505302
• The upgrade instructions are available at:
https://kb.vmware.com/articleview?docId=2137856
Step 7. Update the vSAN cluster.
The upgrade instructions are available at:
Step 8. Update the HCL to reflect the latest certified vSAN component compliance.
• The code is available at:
http://partnerweb.vmware.com/service/vsan/all.json.gz
• The upgrade instructions are available at:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2145116
Firmware updates
Several options are available to update the firmware for the server.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Integrator are the recommended tools for updates. You
can use the tools listed here to update to the most current firmware in a given Best Recipe for your
appliance/node and the devices that are installed in the server.
Note:
Lenovo typically releases firmware in bundles called UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs). To ensure
that all the firmware updates are compatible, you should check the code included in the UXSP against the
desired ThinkAgile VX Best Recipe and update all firmware at the same time. If you are updating firmware for
both the Lenovo XClarity Controller and UEFI, update the firmware for Lenovo XClarity Controller first. All
firmware for the cluster must be contained within one Best Recipe.
Best practices related to updating firmware is available at the following location:
Important terminology
•
In-band update
. The installation or update is performed using a tool or application within an operating
system that is executing on the server’s core CPU.
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