ESXI6.0: OneCLI and UXSPi fail to update ServeRAID M1210e/M5210/M5225

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN Tip: Not Used

Symptom

When using OneCLI or UXSPI to update firmware of the listed ServeRAID controllers from VMware ESXi6.0, the update will fail with error message "No applicable update available".

(where OneCLI = One Command Line, UXSPI = UpdateXpress System Pack Installer)

Affected Configurations

The system is configured with at least one of the following:

• Lenovo Custom Image for ESXi 6.0.0, Base Install

The system is configured with one or more of the following IBM Option part numbers:

• ServeRAID M1210e, any model
• ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x, Option part number 46C9110, any any
• ServeRAID M5225-2GB SAS/SATA Controller, Option part number 00AE938, any model

This tip is not system specific.

The system has the symptom described above.

Note: This does not imply that the network operating system will work under all combinations of hardware and software.

Please see the compatibility page for more information:

http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/

Solution

Update to the Lenovo Custom Image for ESXi 6.0.0 Update 1.

The file is or will be available by selecting the appropriate operating system type at the following URL:

http://www.vmware.com

Workaround

Update the controller using the Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) Tool.

Additional Information

There is an issue in the inbox native lsi-mr3 driver and LSI provider on ESXi6.0, which causes the update process fail to detect and update the listed controllers.