If I follow this procedure it will downgrade my build level to ESX build number 1881737. At least this is what it tells me after the reboot.
~ # esxcli software sources profile list -d /vmfs/volumes/esxi_coreos0/ESXi550-201406001.zip
Name Vendor Acceptance Level
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ESXi-5.5.0-20140604001-no-tools VMware, Inc. PartnerSupported
ESXi-5.5.0-20140604001-standard VMware, Inc. PartnerSupported
~ # vmware --version
VMware ESXi 5.5.0 build-1881737
So what I am looking for I guess is a way to just get this patch properly installed (VMware KB: VMware ESXi 5.5, Patch ESXi-5.5.0-20140604001-standard) without reverting back to the old build number.