Reference Guide

Important information

NOTE: Dell EMC recommends that you use the latest BIOS versions listed at Dell.com/support for Dell EMC PowerEdge

systems.

NOTE:

• The preinstalled image of ESXi on your Dell EMC PowerEdge system may not contain all the required drivers. More drivers must be

installed to enable specic add-on peripherals. You can download the drivers from vmware.com/downloads.

• Ensure that you use the Dell EMC customized ESXi image that carries all the requisite drivers for the Dell EMC PowerEdge

systems.

NOTE: By registering or using the VMware product, you agree to the VMware End User License Agreement (EULA) for VMware

products and product versions from vmware.com/download/eula.

Download Dell EMC customized ESXi image

To download the Dell EMC customized ESXi image:

NOTE

: Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and rmware.

1 Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.

2 In the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Service Tag box, and then click Submit.

NOTE

: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect PC to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag,

or click View products, and then navigate to your product.

3 Click Drivers & Downloads.

The drivers that are applicable to your selection 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.

4 Important information