Downloading Esx metadata, vibs and vendor add-ons task failing in VCF operations
Article ID: 434667
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Issue/Introduction
When attempting to sync updates via vcf operations the task will fail.
Environment
vcf 9.0
Cause
In reviewing the log below it may indicate an HTTP Error Code:401 which indicates authentication issue.
/var/log/vmware/vcf/lcm/lcm-debug.log
LocalProcess INFO: 2026-03-26 15:02:02 - 2026-03-26T15:02:02.248Z error vmware-downloadService[591387] [Originator@6876 sub=Default] [hostUpdate20Downloader 333] VVS download failed. Message: Error occurred while downloading VVS bundle from URL: https://#########:443/umds-patch-store/hostupdate/../vvs/vvs-consolidated-bundle.zip. Download error: HTTP Error Code: 401
Resolution
Important Limitation: Offline Depot Basic Authentication
UMDS currently does not support Offline Depots configured with Basic Authentication. You must use an Offline Depot that allows anonymous access (no username and password required).
Configuring credentials for the Depot in the SDDC Manager UI will result in authentication failures.
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