Installation guide

Additional InformationTaskCompleted?
For details, see one of the following:
• Installing VMware vSphere ESX on an Internal
Drive, on page 7
• Installing VMware vSphere ESX on a Bootable
SAN LUN, on page 9
• Installing VMware vSphere ESXi on an Internal
Drive, on page 13
• Installing VMware vSphere ESXi on a Bootable
SAN LUN, on page 14
Complete the installation as
described in the procedure for your
OS.
Installation Prerequisites Checklist
Before you begin installing the operating system (OS), make sure that you have the following items or have
completed the following tasks:
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Make sure the installation-target server supports the version of the operating system (OS)
you plan to install.
For the supported versions, see the appropriate PDF or use the interactive UCS Hardware
and Software Interoperability Utility. Both are available at the following URL: http://
www.cisco.com/web/techdoc/ucs/interoperability/matrix/matrix.html.
Make sure you have a configured IP address for CIMC GUI, as well as a login account with
administration privileges.
Make sure you have the installation media for the OS, either on a DVD or as an ISO image.
If the software requires an activation key, make sure you have that information as well.
We recommend that you install the OS by placing the installation disk into the DVD
drive because it is comparatively faster than using an ISO image. However, steps
are also provided for mapping an ISO image as a virtual disk.
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Installation Checklists and Prerequisites
Installation Prerequisites Checklist