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This is a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade ESXi from 7.0 Update 3l to 8.0 Update 1 using the command line.

Before starting the upgrade, it’s important to note that this process will overwrite all existing data on the host, so make sure to backup any important data before proceeding.

Also, the upgrade process may take some time and requires a stable internet connection. It’s recommended to use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi to ensure a stable connection.

Step 1: Download the ESXi 8.0 Update 1 offline bundle

The ESXi 8.0 Update 1 offline bundle can be downloaded from the VMware website. The file name may vary depending on the version and architecture you are using. In this example, the file name is “VMware-ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-depot.zip”.

Step 2: Upload the offline bundle to a datastore

Connect to your ESXi host via SSH and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the offline bundle. Then, use the following command to upload the bundle to a datastore:

# esxcli software sources profile list -d /vmfs/volumes/Datastore01_Local/VMware-ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-depot.zip

This command will list the available profiles in the offline bundle.

Step 3: Update ESXi using the command line

To update ESXi using the command line, use the following command:

# esxcli software profile update -p ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-standard -d /vmfs/volumes/Datastore01_Local/VMware-ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-depot.zip

This command will update ESXi to version 8.0 Update 1 using the standard profile.

If you encounter any issues during the upgrade process, you can use the following command to view the upgrade log:

# esxcli software upgrade logs -d /vmfs/volumes/Datastore01_Local/VMware-ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-depot.zip

Step 4: Verify the update success

After completing the upgrade process, use the following command to verify that ESXi has been successfully updated:

# esxcli software version -p ESXi-8.0U1-21495797-standard

This command will display the updated version of ESXi.

That’s it! You have successfully upgraded your ESXi from 7.0 Update 3l to 8.0 Update 1 using the command line.