There are two ways to find the build number of an ESX/ESXi host or a vCenter Server.
- Connecting the vSphere Client to the vCenter Server.
- Physically or remotely accessing the ESX/ESXi host at the console (Use iLO, Drac, or another management tool to log in directly to the console).
Determining the build number of ESX/ESXi using the vSphere Client
To determine the build number of ESX/ESXi using the vSphere Client:
- Using the vSphere Client log in to the vCenter Server or ESX/ESXi host.
- In the Hosts and Clusters view, click the ESX/ESXi host in the inventory.
- Above the tabs, you see a line that identifies the host. This line includes the build number of the selected ESX/ESXi host.
In 6.x and above use the
http://host-name/ui or http://host-IP-address/ui .Determining the build number of vCenter Server using the vSphere Client
- Log in to the vSphere Client.
- Select the vCenter Server.
- Click the Summary tab.
- The build is located under the Version Information section.
Determining the build number of ESX/ESXi at the console
To determine the build number of ESX/ESXi by using the console: