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-5.5.0.update03-3116895.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A01.iso
File size: 331.02 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: fa86443bdec3a9d169f29f03171df89e
SHA1: a96d446a04f7e674edebd05f45b7ca365770ca1f
SHA-256: 348acf8f6d3ba31fd664fb0811f2f2416797b3a60c721e0ece36e17c2c14d681
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: ESXi_5.5U3a_Release_Notes.txt
File size: 103 KB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 55c9e35ac0fce3b86839a6d27f53195d
SHA1: 0b2e6bf205c1373a61fd287fb9de5df234ede629
SHA-256: 156d77a64f0eca2c7d16b734c8a2fb83fce7f3093cf5951883a127a3d3004c44
Fixes & Enhancements
For fixes & enhancements, please refer attached VMware release notes
Important Information
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The Dell Customized VMware ESXi 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 Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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tg3 - 3.137l.v55.1
bnx2 - 2.2.5g.v55.2
bnx2x - 2.712.10.v55.4
cnic - 2.712.10.v55.4
cnic-register - 1.712.10.v55.2
bnx2fc - 1.712.10.v55.2
bnx2i - 2.712.10.v55.4
Qlogic Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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qlnativefc - 1.1.52.0
qla4xxx - 644.55.36.0
qlcnic - 5.5.190
qlge - v3.00.00.59
Intel Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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igb - 5.3.0
ixgbe - 3.21.4.3
i40e - 1.3.38
Emulex Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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lpfc - 10.6.126.0
elxnet - 10.6.150.3
be2iscsi -10.6.126.0
Dell Storage controller Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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mpt2sas - 20.00.00.00.1
mpt3sas - 04.00.00.00.1
megaraid_perc9- 6.902.73.00
megaraid_sas - 06.804.60.00
Micron PCI-SSD controller drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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mtip32xx_native - 3.9.4
Mellanox Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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mlx4_core - 1.9.9.4
mlx4_en - 1.9.9.4
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
Applies to
vSphere Hypervisor 5.5 Update 3