VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 3 Recovery Image

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This is Dell Customized Image of VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 3
Dell Version: A00, Build# 2323236
This ISO image should be used only to recover/reinstall VMware ESXi image to SD Card/USB Key on Dell Supported Platforms. Refer compatibility section for Supported Platform
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Fixes & Enhancements

For fixes & enhancements, refer attached VMware release notes of 5.1 Update 3
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Version

5.1 U3, A00

Release date

16 Dec 2014

Download Type

CD ISO Images

Category

Enterprise Solutions

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-5.1.0.update03-2323236.x86_64-Dell_Customized_RecoveryCD_A00.iso
File Size: 312.54 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6a6a0575c88c3027c28bd0c6d3bfd6ea
SHA1:
740db4bf88d268a8d5a1aa3025975027f2f3aa6d
SHA-256:
1ec04f3916489057c1736f4b8c9d0feef26fad0d9bd57fc8c286cd5c5cf00e6c
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi 5_1 Update 3 Release Notes.txt
File Size: 124.71 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
953776a5353ee8d6ae770ab8d7aa2934
SHA1:
e1d678a7d975b75f05b40a9475f09210949d2d3b
SHA-256:
5655fccb19ad00d34d8279ed96baf48bd1810efe0d8b42d2ab2d7cc9e7d79adb

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions

The Dell Customized VMware ESXi Recovery ISO image does not include Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. For detailed instructions to install and use Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions. Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.

etc/vmware/oem.xml
etc/vmware/support

The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:-

Broadcom Network Adapter Driver Versions(Available at VMware.com)
==========================================================
tg3 - 3.137d.v50.1
bnx2 - 2.2.5f.v50.9
bnx2x - 2.711.10.v50.6
cnic - 2.711.10.v50.2
cnic-register - 1.711.10.v50.2
bnx2fc - 1.711.10.v50.3
bnx2i - 2.711.10.v50.2

Storage Controller Driver(Available at vmware.com)
===========================================
mpt2sas - 20.00.00.00.1vmw
megaraid-sas- 06.803.73.00
megaraid-perc9 - 6.901.55.00.1vmw
mpt3sas - 04.00.00.00.1vmw

Brocade CNA Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
========================================
bfa - 3.2.4.0
bna - 3.2.4.0

Intel Network Adapter Driver Versions(Available at vmware.com)
======================================================
igb - 5.2.7
ixgbe - 3.21.5iov

Qlogic HBA Drivers & its versions(Available at vmware.com)
==================================================
qla2xxx - 934.5.45.0-1vmw
qla4xxx - 644.5.35.0
qlcnic - 5.3.191
qlge - v2.00.00.59

Emulex HBA Drivers & its versions (Available at vmware.com)
===================================================
lpfc820 - 10.2.292.0
be2iscsi - 10.2.250.0
be2net - 10.2.453.0

PCIe SSD Driver(Available at VMware.com)
====================================
mtip32xx-scsi - 2.13.2

Mellanox network drivers (Available at vmware.com)
============================================
mlx4_core - 1.9.9.0
mlx4_en - 1.9.9.0

NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release.
VMware ESXi 5.1
Download:
1. Click Download now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3. From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.

Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.

For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html
http://www.dell.com/support/Manuals/us/en/19/Product/vmware-esxi-5

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