Issue: ESXi Host client unable to access because root login locked Solution: Access the ESXi console from remote console of the physical server: Press F2 to login with root user (here it will allow when locked from UI also) Press "Alt+F1" This will take you to the shell check the root login details : pam_tally2 --user root reset the lock: pam_tally2 --user root --reset Other option: wait for the 15mins lock period to get unlocked.
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