VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5.x on Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems Installation Instructions and Important Information Guide

NOTE:Before deploying the system, it is recommended that you see the VMware vSphere 6.5.x on Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Release Notes at Virtualization solutions.

NOTE:vSphere Essentials Plus is an all-inclusive package that includes licenses for three physical servers, each server with up to two processors. It also includes VMware vCenter Server to centrally manage the servers. vSphere Essentials Plus edition is supported only on two-socket servers. More licenses must still be deployed on approved servers for Dell EMC support.

NOTE: With the release of vSphere 6.7, all Partner Activation Codes that are shipped with current systems are for vSphere 6.7 licensing. If you have an active vSphere subscription, based on your business requirement you can downgrade or upgrade vSphere,. To get your downgrade keys, register your Partner Activation Code and log in to vmware.com/accounts. On the VMware license administration portal, click Manage Product Licenses > vSphere 6.7 on the license administration portal.

NOTE:VMware vSAN is licensed independently per socket, per server. To use VMware vSAN, the server requires a vSphere license (per socket, per server) and a vCenter Server license.