→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5.x, VMware ESXi 7.0.x

Step 1. Connect to VMware ESXi CLI (via SSH)

Step 2. Change directory

cd /tmp/

Step 3. Download the VIB file

wget https://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/18157/4299739/vmware-esx-sas3ircu.vib

Step 4. Changing the VMware ESXi acceptance level for community support

esxcli software acceptance set --level=CommunitySupported

Step 5. Install the VIB file

esxcli software vib install -v /tmp/vmware-esx-sas3ircu.vib --no-sig-check

Step 6. Change directory

cd /opt/lsi/bin

Step 7. Run this command to monitor the status

./sas3ircu 0 display

EXAMPLE OUTPUT

Step 8. Display status

./sas3ircu 0 status

Step 9. Changing the VMware ESXi acceptance level for partner support

esxcli software acceptance set --level=PartnerSupported