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

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.