Just confirmed we are using the following driver and firmware versions:
H730 controller series with ESXi 6.0
New recommended firmware version: 25.3.0.00016
Recommended driver: continue using lsi_mr3 version 6.605.08.00-6vmw.600.0.0.2494585
BackPlane: 3.03
We are using the Intel DC 3610's SATA SSD's as our flash tier. Just had another instance where permanent failure showed up on the SSD's and I needed to reboot the host. Dell better get those SAS drives here soon.