Lenovo Data Center Group
VMware ESXi Recipe

Server Family (Machine Type): ThinkEdge SE450 (7D8T)

Server Product Guide

Processor Family: Intel Xeon: Silver 4300, Gold 6300/5300, Platinum 8300
Targeted Operating System: VMware ESXi 7.0
Known Server Limitations/Issues and Solutions
VMware Recipe Creation Date: February 29, 2024


Lenovo VUM Repository and Custom Image
Lenovo directly provides customers bundles and images of device drivers and utilities packaged to effectively interact with VMware‘ssystem management tools. These management tools include: VMware Update Manager (VUM), esxcli or Power CLI.
 
Lenovo customized image:


https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/2023_03/Lenovo_Custom_ISO/7.0u3 (Download page)

VMware Knowledge Database article on creating a local VUM Repo (useful to update servers without direct (or high speed connection to internet))


VMware Compatibility Guide Compliance
Lenovo and our partners certify servers and devices comply with VMware‘s compatibility requirements.In most cases, certified configurations require installation of drivers and firmware as a match pair. The tables below provide downloadlinks to obtain drivers and firmware as well as links to VMware‘s Compatibility Guide. Download links also provide access to driver/firmwarerelease and change histroy information

ThinkEdge SE450 Server VMware Compatibility Cerification:


CPU Series: Notes:
  • This page lists the specific configurations for which the server vendor has submitted certification test results to VMware, including BIOS version.

    These are not the only supported or recommended configurations. Best practice is generally to use the latest BIOS version available for the server, even if it is newer than listed here. For further details about BIOS, server product configurations, and best practices, please contact the server vendor.
  • Modern CPUs are capable of supporting SMP-FT. To check the capability of a specific CPU, visit https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=cpu. vSphere 8.0 certified servers can support SMP-FT. Refer to VMware Docs for Fault Tolerance requirements, limits, and licensing.


CPU Series: Notes:
  • This page lists the specific configurations for which the server vendor has submitted certification test results to VMware, including BIOS version.

    These are not the only supported or recommended configurations. Best practice is generally to use the latest BIOS version available for the server, even if it is newer than listed here. For further details about BIOS, server product configurations, and best practices, please contact the server vendor.
  • Modern CPUs are capable of supporting SMP-FT. To check the capability of a specific CPU, visit https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=cpu. vSphere 8.0 certified servers can support SMP-FT. Refer to VMware Docs for Fault Tolerance requirements, limits, and licensing.


CPU Series: Notes:
  • This page lists the specific configurations for which the server vendor has submitted certification test results to VMware, including BIOS version.

    These are not the only supported or recommended configurations. Best practice is generally to use the latest BIOS version available for the server, even if it is newer than listed here. For further details about BIOS, server product configurations, and best practices, please contact the server vendor.
  • Modern CPUs are capable of supporting SMP-FT. To check the capability of a specific CPU, visit https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=cpu. vSphere 8.0 certified servers can support SMP-FT. Refer to VMware Docs for Fault Tolerance requirements, limits, and licensing.


Reference Materials
Firmware Update Reference: Lenovo Firmware and Driver Update Best Practices
UEFI settings for virtualization: Optimal Hypervisor Performance Lenovo Server Settings


Inventory of Updates
Core System Firmware
XClarity Provisioning ManagerLenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Managercml110b-3.25
System BIOS/UEFILenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo System UEFI/BIOS Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucme112i-2.20
XClarity ControllerLenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo XClarity Controllerusx332n-2.12


Index of supported devices
Lenovo Part NumberLenovo Feature CodeLenovo Marketing Name
Broadcom NX
7ZT7A00484 AUKNThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
7ZT7A00496 AUKQThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08245B5SUThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Intel Networking
7ZT7A00535AUZWThinkSystem Intel I350-T4 PCIe 1Gb 4-Port RJ45 Ethernet Adapter
7XC7A05523B0WYThinkSystem Intel XXV710-DA2 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A79794ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A79793ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A79795ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08295BCD6ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Intel Persistent Memory
4ZC7A08734ThinkSystem 256GB TruDDR4 3200MHz [1.2V] Intel Optane Persistent Memory
4X77A75935ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 3200MHz [1.2V] Intel Optane Persistent Memory
Lenovo Storage Media
All Supported NVMe Drives
All Supported SAS Drives
All Supported SATA Drives
All Supported Solid State Drives
Microchip Storage Devices
4Y37A84028ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter
4Y37A84028ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
Mellanox
4XC7A08248B8PPThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08248B8PPThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter
ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe 4 VPI Adapter
4C57A14178B4RAThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100/100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe VPI Adapter


ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 7ZT7A00484
Lenovo Feature Code: AUKN
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Broadcom NetXtremenx1-227.0.3.1-6227.0.3.1
DriversAll Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 7.0 image
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x14E40x16570x17AA0x402Dntg3
vib in install distro
4.1.4.1-1vmw

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ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 7ZT7A00496
Lenovo Feature Code: AUKQ
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Broadcom NetXtreme Enxe-227.1.115.0-4227.1.115.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Broadcom NetXtreme Enxe-20230919-227-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x14E40x16D80x17AA0x4160bnxtnet227.0.134.0

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ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A08245
Lenovo Feature Code: B5SU
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Broadcom NetXtreme Enxe-227.1.115.0-4227.1.115.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Broadcom NetXtreme Enxe-20230919-227-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x14E40x16140x17AA0x4047bnxtnet227.0.134.0

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ThinkSystem Intel I350-T4 PCIe 1Gb 4-Port RJ45 Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 7ZT7A00535
Lenovo Feature Code: AUZW
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet-9.30-6.20-1.3450.0-101.3450.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x15210x80860x00A1igbn1.11.2.0

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ThinkSystem Intel XXV710-DA2 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 7XC7A05523
Lenovo Feature Code: B0WY
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet-9.30-6.20-1.3450.0-109.30
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x158B0x80860x4001i40en2.5.2.0

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ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A79794
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet-9.30-6.20-1.3450.0-109.30
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x15FF0x80860x4018i40en2.5.2.0

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ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A79793
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet-9.30-6.20-1.3450.0-101.3450.0
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x15210x80860x4017igbn1.11.2.0

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ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port Internal Lock OCP Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A79795
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet.da2.ocp.il-4.30-1.3518.0-24.30
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x159B0x80860x4015icen1.12.5.0

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ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A08295
Lenovo Feature Code: BCD6
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Unet.e800.da2.pcie-4.30-1.3518.0-24.30
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Intel Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Unet-20231024-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x80860x159B0x80860x4003icen1.12.5.0

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ThinkSystem 256GB TruDDR4 3200MHz [1.2V] Intel Optane Persistent Memory
Lenovo
Part Number: 4ZC7A08734
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Lenovo Persistent Memory FW updatepm200-02.02.00.1553-602.02.00.1553
DriversAll Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 7.0 image
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID

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ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 3200MHz [1.2V] Intel Optane Persistent Memory
Lenovo
Part Number: 4X77A75935
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Lenovo Persistent Memory FW updatepm200-02.02.00.1553-602.02.00.1553
DriversAll Device Drivers are included with VMware ESXi 7.0 image
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID

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All Supported NVMe Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Storage Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Uall-1.50.48-0


All Supported SAS Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Storage Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Uall-1.50.48-0


All Supported SATA Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Storage Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Uall-1.50.48-0


All Supported Solid State Drives
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware Package Version
Lenovo Storage Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Uall-1.50.48-0


ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4Y37A84028
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Lenovo Storage Adapter Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Usmartpqi.350-5.91-25.91
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Lenovo Storage Adapter VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Usmartpqi-20230912-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS/SATA-RAID0x90050x028F0x1D490x0520smartpqi70.4440.0.124

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ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
Lenovo
Part Number: 4Y37A84028
Lenovo Feature Code: Miss
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Lenovo Storage Adapter Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Usmartpqi.350-5.91-25.91
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Lenovo Storage Adapter VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Usmartpqi-20230912-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
SAS0x90050x028F0x1D490x0220smartpqi70.4440.0.124

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ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A08248
Lenovo Feature Code: B8PP
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucx-23.10-0.5.5.0-022.39.1002
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Ucx-20230914-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x15B30x101D0x15B30x0027nmlx5-core4.22.73.1004
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.22.73.1004

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ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4XC7A08248
Lenovo Feature Code: B8PP
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucx-23.10-0.5.5.0-022.39.1002
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Ucx-20230914-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x15B30x101D0x15B30x0027nmlx5-core4.22.73.1004
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.22.73.1004

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ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: N/A
Lenovo Feature Code: N/A
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucx-23.10-0.5.5.0-026.39.1002
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Ucx-20230914-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x15B30x101F0x15B30x0013nmlx5-core4.22.73.1004
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.22.73.1004

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ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe 4 VPI Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: N/A
Lenovo Feature Code: N/A
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucx-23.10-0.5.5.0-026.39.1002
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Ucx-20230914-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x15B30x101F0x15B30x0121nmlx5-core
Non compliant
4.22.73.1004
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.22.73.1004

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ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100/100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe VPI Adapter
Lenovo
Part Number: 4C57A14178
Lenovo Feature Code: B4RA
FirmwareRequired Firmware Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Firmware
Package Version
Device Firmware Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device Linux Firmware - Lenovo Support Ucx-23.10-0.5.5.0-020.39.1002
DriversLenovo Driver Package Description - Download Page Link (lenovo.com)Lenovo Package Version
Nvidia-Mellanox ConnectX Networking Adapter/Device VMware Driver - Lenovo Support Ucx-20230914-vc
Device Function
(VMware HCL link)
PCIeDriver NameDriver Version
VIDDIDSVIDSSID
Networking0x15B30x101B0x15B30x0035nmlx5-core4.22.73.1004
nmlx5-rdma
Required Support vib
4.22.73.1004

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