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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-5.1.0.update02-2000251.x86_64-Dell_Customized_RecoveryCD_A03.iso
File size: 312.3 MB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 54c418caa8507feaeb4e077fedacadaa
SHA1: 1214148f73108df73a62c187b2459f152dc7cca8
SHA-256: b122c6b35a84c92ac36ce5fa28867eaa543c3042d259bfd08854e7d7cba30458
File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
File Name: ESXi 5_1 Update 2 Release Notes.txt
File size: 128.13 KB
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5: 24735a36d09711f5aae75928b80a596f
SHA1: 1fb688235f7e78cb6d160770da710f7f6a4e11be
SHA-256: aabeb5f36bbd61a870c67f90771b7c34263891f830145a947a95370777f205cf
Fixes & Enhancements
For fixes & enhancements, refer attached VMware release notes of 5.1 Update 2
Important Information
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:-
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:-
ESXi 5.1 Update 2 A03 Build# 2000251
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:-
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)
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tg3 - 3.135b.v50.2
bnx2 - 2.2.5d.v50.3
bnx2x - 1.710.10.v50.1
cnic - 1.78.76.v50.4
cnic-register - 1.710.05.v50.3
bnx2fc - 1.710.08.v50.1
bnx2i - 2.710.03.v50.2
Storage Controller Driver(Available at vmware.com)
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mpt2sas - 19.00.00.00.1vmw
megaraid-sas- 06.802.71.00
megaraid-perc9 - 6.901.55.00.1vmw
mpt3sas - 04.00.00.00.1vmw
Brocade CNA Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
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bfa - 3.2.4.0
bna - 3.2.4.0
Intel Network Adapter Driver Versions(Available at vmware.com)
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igb - 5.2.5
ixgbe - 3.21.4iov
Qlogic HBA Drivers & its versions(Available at vmware.com)
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qla2xxx - 934.5.38.0-1vmw
qla4xxx - 644.5.34.0
qlcnic - 5.3.191
qlge - v2.00.00.59
Emulex HBA Drivers & its versions (Available at vmware.com)
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lpfc820 - 10.2.292.0
be2iscsi - 10.2.250.0
be2net - 10.2.293.0
PCIe SSD Driver(Available at VMware.com)
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mtip32xx-scsi - 2.12.1
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later rel
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