VMware vSphere • Re: VMs crashing Support answer

What we got back from support:

This is specific to upgrading from ESXi 7.0.3 build-24585291 with VAIO bundle 12.3.19-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807 installed to
ESXi 8.0.3 build-24674464 while retaining the same VAIO bundle.

VMware changed compatibility between vSphere 7.0 and 8.0, and the VAIO bundle from VAIODK 7.0 is not fully compatible with vSphere 8.0.

There are 2 methods to avoid the issue when upgrading from Esxi 7 > ESXi 8:

• Update the VAIO bundle on ESXi hosts to 12.3.20-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240. This can be done using the I/O Filter wizard. Prior to attempting migration.
• Remove the VMs from the CDP policy. This will remove the I/O Storage Policy from the VM and unload the I/O filter from the VM process.


There is no such a problem with vSphere 8.0 and 9.0. Bundles for ESXi 8.0 will work with ESXi 9.0.

Statistics: Posted by dreeves — Sep 16, 2025 4:38 pm

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