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• 1—series 11
• 2—series 12
• 3—series 13
• 4—series 14
• 5—series 15
• The third digit (denoted by X) denotes the number of processor sockets a series of server supports. This is applicable only from series
14 of PowerEdge servers.
• 1  one socket server
• 2  two socket server
• The last digit (denoted by X) always denotes the make of the processor as described below:
• 0—Intel
• 5—AMD
Table 25. PowerEdge servers naming convention and examples
YX3X servers YX4X systems YX4XX systems
YX5XX
PowerEdge M630 PowerEdge M640
PowerEdge R6415 PowerEdge R6515
PowerEdge M830 PowerEdge R440
PowerEdge R7415 PowerEdge R7515
PowerEdge T130 PowerEdge R540
PowerEdge R7425 PowerEdge R6525
Download drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID,
or Model field, and then click Submit.
NOTE:
If you do not have the Service Tag, click Detect PC to allow the system to automatically detect your Service
Tag.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
A list of applicable downloads is displayed.
4. Download the drivers or firmware to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
Download Dell EMC customized ESXi image from Dell EMC
support site
NOTE: Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID,
or Model box, and then click the right arrow button.
NOTE:
If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to allow the system to automatically detect your Service
Tag, or click Browse all products, and then navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your system are displayed.
4. In the Operating System list, select the appropriate VMware version.
5. In the Category list, select Enterprise Solutions.
The latest Dell EMC VMware ESXi customized images are displayed.
6. Click Download.
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