VMware ESXi 5.1
5.1 Update 3d
Release notes ↗
Is VMware ESXi 5.1 still supported?
No
VMware ESXi 5.1 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016 (10 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to VMware ESXi 9.1 (latest 9.1.1.0), supported until Aug 12, 2028.
- Released
- Aug 27, 2012
- End of life
- Aug 24, 2016
10 years ago - Technical guidance
- Aug 24, 2018
- Latest version
- 5.1 Update 3d
May 24, 2016
Upgrade path
The recommended upgrade is VMware ESXi 9.1, currently at 9.1.1.0 and supported until Aug 12, 2028.
Quick answers
- Is VMware ESXi 5.1 still supported?
- No. VMware ESXi 5.1 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016 (10 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to VMware ESXi 9.1 (latest 9.1.1.0), supported until Aug 12, 2028.
- When is VMware ESXi 5.1 end of life?
- VMware ESXi 5.1 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
- What is the latest version of VMware ESXi 5.1?
- The latest VMware ESXi 5.1 release is 5.1 Update 3d, released on May 24, 2016.
- When was VMware ESXi 5.1 released?
- VMware ESXi 5.1 was released on Aug 27, 2012.
- What should I upgrade VMware ESXi 5.1 to?
- The recommended upgrade is VMware ESXi 9.1, currently at 9.1.1.0 and supported until Aug 12, 2028.
- How do I check which VMware ESXi version I have?
- Run
vmware -l, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.
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