Re: bnxtnet HWRM Hardware Resource Manager errors, ESXi 6.5

Hi,

Definitely looks like those NICs are not happy with that driver/firmware combo.

VMware VCG/HCL indicates that firmware has not yet been tested and certified

https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/detail.php?deviceCategory=io&productid=41156&vcl=true

Latest tested FW is: 20.06.05.06.

Maybe try a rollback and test the official tested combo of Driver bnxtnet version 20.6.302.0 and FW 20.06.05.06.

"Dell Lifecycle Controller - Firmware Rollback" looks like it will do the trick:

Video + Documentation from Dell below:

https://youtu.be/Fc5PKr6quJQ

http://www.dell.com/support/manuals/ie/en/iebsdt1/poweredge-r730xd/lc_2.10.10.10_ug/configuring-lifecycle-controller-network-settings-?guid=guid-0e55ea43-a10b-4390-851e-f48df520d06a&lang=en-us

Failing that, suggest reaching out to Dell for suggestions on tested configurations and recommendations for known good driver/firmware combos for 6.5.