Download Files
File Format: 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.
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-5.0.0-504890.x86_64-Dell_Customized_RecoveryCD_A02.iso
File size: 296.41 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 9e1c3d00ceb296248bcac7d5285918cb
SHA1: 5e48b921df55e8c6771c73b392aa350dd6eef4f3
Fixes & Enhancements
For fixes & enhancements, refer VMware release notes of 5.0 available at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html.
For known issues, refer VMware vSphere 5 on Dell PowerEdge Systems Release notes available at http://www.dell.com/support/Manuals/us/en/19/Product/vmware-esxi-5
Important Information
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
This 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
Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
etc/vmware/vmware.lic
etc/vmware/oem.xml
etc/vmware/support
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:-
Broadcom Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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bnx2 - 2.1.12b.v50.3
bnx2x - 1.70.34.v50.1
bnx2fc - 1.0.1v.v50.1
bnx2i - 2.70.1k.v50.2
cnic - 1.11.18.v50.1
cnic-register - 1.70.0.v50.9
tg3 - 3.120h.v50.2
Brocade Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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bfa - 3.0.3.0
bna - 3.0.3.0
Dell Storage Controller Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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megaraid_sas - 00.00.05.34
mpt2sas - 12.00.00.00.1vmw
Emulex Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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be2iscsi - 4.0.317.1
be2net - 4.0.355.1
lpfc820 - 0:8.2.2.105.36
Intel Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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Igb - 3.2.10
ixgbe - 3.7.13-NAPI
Qlogic Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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qla2xxx - 911.k1.1-19vmw
qla4xxx - 624-01-36vmw
qlcnic - 5.0.736
qlge - v1.00.00.47-051711
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release.
Supported Operating Systems
Installation instructions
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
Reboot will be required