You can uninstall I/O filters deployed in an ESXi host cluster.
Prerequisites
- Required privileges: Host.Config.Patch.
Procedure
- Uninstall the I/O filter by running the installer that your vendor provides.
During uninstallation, a third party I/O filter installer automatically places the hosts into maintenance mode.
If the uninstallation is successful, the filter and any related components are removed from the hosts.
- Verify that the I/O filter components are properly uninstalled from your ESXi hosts. Use one of the following methods:
The uninstalled filter no longer appears on the list.