I have the following outputs:
[root@localhost:~] esxcli software vib list | grep INT
igbn 1.4.10-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922 INT VMwareCertified 2020-01-26
[root@localhost:~]
[root@localhost:~] lspci -v | grep -A1 -i ethernet
0000:00:19.0 Network controller Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82579V Gigabit Network Connection [vmnic0]
Class 0200: 8086:1503
[root@localhost:~]
I cannot get my 4 port nic to work even though it is on the approved HW list. I input the driver and rebooted with:
[root@localhost:/vmfs/volumes/5e2cf5a1-b40da3ec-4195-888888888788/NIC_Drivers] esxcli software vib install -v /v
mfs/volumes/5e2cf5a1-b40da3ec-4195-888888888788/NIC_Drivers/INT_bootbank_igbn_1.4.10-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922.vib
Installation Result
Message: The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
Reboot Required: true
VIBs Installed: INT_bootbank_igbn_1.4.10-1OEM.670.0.0.8169922
VIBs Removed: VMW_bootbank_igbn_0.1.1.0-5vmw.670.3.73.14320388
VIBs Skipped:
[root@localhost:/vmfs/volumes/5e2cf5a1-b40da3ec-4195-888888888788/NIC_Drivers] reboot
[root@localhost:/vmfs/volumes/5e2cf5a1-b40da3ec-4195-888888888788/NIC_Drivers]
Trying to get Cisco VIRL to have it's own port into my lab NW. This is my first weekend ever with esxi as I have normally used workstation player. I come from pure NW background FYI