VMware ESXi 6.0

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This is Dell Customized Image of VMware ESXi 6.0
Dell Version: A02, Build# 2809209
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Version

6.0.0, A02

Release date

24 Sep 2015

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-6.0.0-2809209.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A02.iso
File Size: 350.05 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:
e983c2470fdfa1b375664404c9472c6e
SHA1:
14bf1a75fafbd6026d1aa659fb71a25f72a23f7b
SHA-256:
8e254284dd210153abce81b73b7350dd319b99d5edb5024f920ff527eff2e4d4

File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.0.0-2809209.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A02.zip
File Size: 340.17 MB
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MD5:
3a0ed3b615fbe1d1dad330f337b58665
SHA1:
1a627a5dccfdf554429b918e8db246a1ba4d1c2c
SHA-256:
19e1ab65b4444d802c8101190a2665ca4fcef7a529c95fd79a8cb9e59f5bd633

File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_6.0_A02_ReleaseNotes.txt
File Size: 475 Bytes
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MD5:
0b8a3af30e5e79b3d5636c406c554fe8
SHA1:
c5f61a22ddd7378da2341e0ac1349b7a5770d93e
SHA-256:
86a85b662b1badb7d6bbf060ac49d92caba1e2a718bf7dfbe90eb1f915bab2cb

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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:-
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.v60.1
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)
====================================
qlnativefc - 2.1.24.0
qla4xxx - 644.55.36.0
qlcnic - 5.5.190
qlge - 3.0.0.59

Intel Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
================================
igb - 5.3.0
ixgbe - 3.21.6
i40e - 1.2.48

Emulex Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
===================================
lpfc - 10.6.126.0
be2iscsi - 10.6.150.3
elxnet - 10.6.126.0

Mellanox Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
===================================
nmlx4-core-3.1.0.0
nmlx4-en-3.1.0.0

Dell PERC Controller Drivers(Available at vmware.com)
============================================
lsi_mr3 - 6.606.12.00
megaraid_sas - 6.804.60.00
vSphere Hypervisor 6.0
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For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html
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