NVM-related tools for Intel i210/i211/i350 series NICs require installing latest Intel async igbn driver, because inbox igbn driver does not and will not support this feature. To use these tools, users of inbox igbn drivers or users getting the inbox igbn driver after ESXi upgrade need to manually download and install the async igbn driver.
Symptoms:
Intel Async (out of box) igbn driver is required to support affected tools. Download and install latest igbn driver from: https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility