Supported Upgrade Path for ESXi 7.0 Update 3w to ESXi 8.0
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Issue/Introduction
What is the supported upgrade path from ESXi 7.0 Update 3w to ESXi 8.0?
There is common confusion about this path because the corresponding vCenter 7.0 Update 3w release (due to a "back-in-time" issue) does not have a direct upgrade path.
Environment
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3w
Cause
The confusion stems from the specific limitations of the vCenter 7.0 U3w release.
While vCenter 7.0 U3w has no direct upgrade path, this limitation does not apply to ESXi 7.0 U3w. The two components have different supported upgrade paths in this specific scenario.
Resolution
Yes, a supported upgrade path exists for ESXi 7.0 Update 3w.
The supported direct upgrade path from ESXi 7.0 Update 3w is to ESXi 8.0 Update 3g.
This is confirmed by the following official Broadcom resources:
- Broadcom Interoperability Matrix
- vSphere ESXi 7.0U3w Release Notes (see "Upgrade Notes")
Additional Information
For the latest information on vCenter 7.0 Update 3w, please see:
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