Details
Release date: December 15, 2011
| Patch Category | Bug Fix |
| Patch Severity | Low |
| Build | For build information see KB 2007680. |
| Host Reboot Required | Yes |
| Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required | Yes |
| Affected Hardware | N/A |
| Affected Software | N/A |
| VIBs Included | VMware:net-be2net:4.0.88.0-1vmw.500.0.3.515841 |
| PRs Fixed | 753484 |
| Related CVE numbers | N/A |
Solution
Summaries and Symptoms
This patch updates the net-be2net VIB to resolve an issue where, when using vSphere 5.0 with Emulex BE2/BE3 NICs (be2net driver) in a HP FlexFabric/Flex-10 or IBM Virtual Fabric Adapter (VFA) environment, connectivity may not work properly on Windows VMs or the server when VLANs are configured.
Deployment Considerations
None beyond the required patch bundles and reboot information listed in the table above.
Patch Download and Installation
The typical way to apply patches to ESXi hosts is through the VMware Update Manager. For details, see the Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager.
Based on VMware KB 2007675
