When you upgrade the file service, the upgrade is performed on a rolling basis. During the upgrade, the file server containers running on the virtual machines which are undergoing upgrade fails over to other virtual machines. The file shares remain accessible during the upgrade. During the upgrade, you might experience some interruptions while accessing the file shares.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the following are upgraded:
  • ESXi Hosts
  • vCenter Server
  • vSAN disk format

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the vSAN cluster and then click Configure > vSAN > Services.
  2. Under vSAN Services, on the File Service row, click CHECK UPGRADE.
  3. In the Upgrade File Service dialog box, select one of the following deployment options and then click UPGRADE.
    Option Action
    Automatic approach This is the default option. This option lets the system search and download the OVF. After the upgrade begins, you cannot cancel the task.
    Note: vSAN requires internet connectivity for this option.
    Manual approach This option allows you to browse and select an OVF that is already available on your local system. After the upgrade begins, you cannot cancel the task.
    Note: If you select this option, you should upload all the following files:
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x_OVF10.mf
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x-x_OVF10.cert
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x-x-system.vmdk
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x-cloud-components.vmdk
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x-log.vmdk
    • VMware-vSAN-File-Services-Appliance-x.x.x.x-x_OVF10.ovf