Network Label on the vmkernel adapter is not visible.

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0

Issue/Introduction

• In the vSphere Client, navigate to the ESXi host.
• On the Configure tab, expand Networking and select VMkernel adapters.
• The Network Label on the vmkernel adapter will show up as blank ( Highlighted in green below )

Environment

• ESXi Host - v8.0.3 ( Build : 24022510 )

Cause

• This issue might occur when the vmkernel adapter is added via PowerShell commands.

Resolution

• Remove the vmkernel adapter from the ESXi Host from the GUI.
• Reference Doc : https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/8-0/vsphere-networking-8-0.html
• Recreate the vmkernel adapter using GUII.