Why does my ESXi server show the Purple Screen of Diagnostics (PSOD)

Your ESXi bare metal server is displaying a purple screen (PSOD).

PSOD can be caused by either a hardware or kernel fault.

If you see a PSOD on an ESXi server, it might be caused by one of the following reasons.

• A memory fault or error can cause a PSOD.

  • Restart the server to clear the memory fault.
  • If the problem persists, contact support.

• VMWare kernel issues

  • Restart the server to resolve kernel issues.
  • If the problem persists, contact support.