VMware vSphere ESXi 8.x on Dell PowerEdge Systems Getting Started Guide

NOTE:If you had ordered VMware ESXi with your Dell PowerEdge server, it is preinstalled on your server. The ESXi installer media is required for reinstallation. The Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) card is the preferred non-HDD or SSD device for VMware ESXi 8.x installation. The Dell Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) install is no longer recommended due to various issues with the SD flash media on latest ESXi version. For more information, see the Storage Requirements for ESXi 8.x Installation or Upgrade section on the VMware ESXi Installation and Setup Guide or see VMware Knowledge Base article 2145210 and VMware Knowledge Base article 85685.