VMware ESXi 5.x

Since the introduction of Clustered VMDK on VMFS datastores, applications like Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) no longer require Raw Device Mappings (RDMs) to use SCSI‑3 persistent reservations (SCSI3‑PR). Because of this, Broadcom does not offer RDM support for the NVMeoF protocol. Customers using RDMs with the SDC who want to move to NVMe/TCP must convert those disks to VMDKs on a VMFS datastore with the Clustered VMDK property. This conversion cannot be done with Storage vMotion, so applications such as WSFC will incur downtime. This KB explains how to perform the WSFC conversion at a high-level. It also covers converting an Oracle RAC environment from RDMs to shared VMDKs on NVMe/TCP, even though Oracle RAC does not require SCSI3‑PR. Oracle RAC can run on an SDC‑based VMFS datastore, but because PowerFlex does not support Clustered VMDK on SDC‑based VMFS, SCSI3‑PR‑dependent applications cannot use that configuration. Oracle RAC explanations are also high-level.

This article explains the procedure to open a Service Request (SR) using the Dell support page. Get help fast for your Dell device. No more waiting on hold. No more tech headaches. Dell makes it simple to fix problems, schedule repairs, or get support—right from your device or our support website.

This article explains how to assign an Initial Company Administrator.

This article explains how to promote Company Administrators.

The NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) integration is configured with the vProxy appliance. For information regarding vProxy compatibility with NetWorker, Data Domain Operating System (DDOS), vCenter, and ESXi versions, please refer to the Online Compatibility Guide.

This article explains Dell guidelines on company administrator assignment.

This article explains the relationship between SCSI reservation conflicts and Shared ESXi Datastores.

This article describes how to install RACADM on VMware ESXi and demonstrates how to change the iDRAC IP address using RACADM commands.

Broadcom has announced the deprecation of vVols in VCF/VVF 9.0, with removal planned for 9.1. Customers using vVols with Dell Unity should avoid upgrading to VCF/VVF 9.0, as support will be limited to critical fixes only. Customers can migrate from vVols to Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) using Storage vMotion or XCOPY (starting in VCF 9.0).

This article provides instructions on how the customer can gather their recovery key from their Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled host. The customer should keep the recovery key from each of their hosts in a safe place. Hardware replacement activities, such as system board replacements, require the recovery key for a smooth process.

How to install OpenManage Server Administrator VIB (OMSA) on VMware ESXi 5.x or VMware ESXi 6.x to collect system logs.

Citrix XenClient is a high-performance, bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on the client device hardware, dividing up the resources of the machine and enabling multiple operating systems to run side by side in complete isolation.

This article provides information about RVTools 4.7.1. It gives guidance on the downloadable .msi, Checksum, and Release Notes.

This article provides information and instructions on how to troubleshoot a specific condition that causes the vpxd service to fail to start.

Can I create LUN 0 from two separate arrays on one ESXi host?

Dell VxFlex Ready Node and VxFlex ESXi remediation is available for Dell PowerEdge BIOS security vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Hhow to configure ESX/ESXi host to capture a VMkernel coredump from a purple diagnostic screen