Dell iDRAC Service Module 5.0.1.0 User’s Guide

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Install iDRAC Service Module using vSphere Lifecycle Manager in vSphere Client

NOTE Before installing, ensure that the downloaded iSM version is compatible with VMware ESXi.

To install iDRAC Service Module (iSM) using vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) in vSphere Client (VC), complete the following steps:

  1. Deploy VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) on a supported operating system.
  2. Log in to the vSphere Client (VC).
  3. To create a datacenter, right-click vCenter server, and click New Datacenter.
  4. Right-click New Datacenter, and click Add Host. Provide information for the ESXi server based on the online instructions.
  5. Click Menu > Lifecycle Manager > Settings > Patch Setup > NEW, and enable the online repository.
    The VUM repository path is available at https://vmwaredepot.dell.com/index.xml.
  6. Click ACTIONS and then click Sync Updates.
    iSM VIB is downloaded into VC.
  7. Select the ESXi host. Click Baselines > Attached Baselines > ATTACH > Create > Attach Baseline, and follow the online instructions to upload the patch.
  8. Click STAGE and follow the instructions.
  9. After staging is complete, click REMEDIATE and follow the instructions.
    iSM installation is complete.

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