HCX Network Extension upgrade failure leaves powered-off "-redeploying" VM in vCenter inventory
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HCX Network Extension upgrade failure leaves powered-off "-redeploying" VM in vCenter inventory

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Article ID: 443304

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Products

VMware HCX

Issue/Introduction

  • Attempting to upgrade HCX Network Extension (NE) appliances.
  • Initial upgrade task fails, but a subsequent retry succeeds.
  • A powered-off VM with the suffix "-redeploying" remains in the vCenter inventory.

Environment

VMware HCX 4.11.3
VMware HCX 9.0.2

Cause

Workflow artifact left behind when the HCX Manager fails to trigger the automated cleanup of a temporary VM after an initial task failure.

Resolution

If you believe you have encountered this issue, open a support case with Broadcom: Creating and managing Broadcom support cases.

Additional Information

HCX - Unable to redeploy NE appliance post network unextension workflow failure