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Netapp HCI - Can you upgrade vmtools on SolidFire/HCI management node?

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  • SolidFire
  • HCI
  • Element Software

Answer

VMware tools can not be upgraded separately on SolidFire/HCI management node running Element Software.

Additional Information

Vmtools updates are bundled with Element Software. Hence management node itself needs to be upgraded in order to update vmtools versions.
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