VMware vSphere on Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems Getting Started Guide January 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting started with VMware vSphere..........................................................................4 Important information.........................................................................................................................................................4 Download Dell EMC customized ESXi image................................................................................................................ 4 Configuring ESXi on Dell EMC PowerEdge server......
1 Getting started with VMware vSphere This document helps you in setting up your Dell EMC PowerEdge server and configuring VMware vSphere. NOTE: If you had ordered VMware ESXi with your Dell EMC PowerEdge server, it is preinstalled on your server. The ESXi installer media is required for reinstallation. If you did not order ESXi with your server, you can order the Internal Dual SD Module kit (for supported Dell EMC PowerEdge servers) at Dell.
Configuring ESXi on Dell EMC PowerEdge server 1. Set up your Dell EMC PowerEdge server. For more information, see the Getting Started Guide and the Rack Installation Instructions that is shipped with your server. 2. Connect the network cables to the appropriate Network Daughter Card (NDC)/ LAN On Motherboard (LOM) Network Interface Card (NIC) connectors.
2 Getting help Topics: • • • • • • Contacting Dell EMC Related information for virtualization solutions Documentation resources Download drivers and firmware Documentation feedback Locating Service Tag of your system Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country, region, and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
Table 1. Related information for virtualization solutions (continued) If you need information about See Dell EMC Add-on for VMware vSphere 7.0 www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln320956 Dell EMC ESXi 7.0 Quick Boot compatibility guide www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln320746 VMware vSphere Life Cycle Manager vLCM and Dell EMC integration downloads.dell.com/manuals/allproducts/esuprt_software_int/ esuprt_software_virtualization_solutions/vmwareesxi-7x_white-papers3_en-us.
Table 2. Virtualization videos for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers (continued) Video title Links Operating system Deployment (VMware ESXi)—Installing Using CD/DVD www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EbufUS86zA Enabling and Configuring Fault Resilient Memory on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers www.youtube.com/watch?v=retSh-XlsK0 OS Deployment (VMware ESXi)—Installing on BOSS S1 device www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB1loXpFFME OS Deployment (VMware ESXi)—Installing on IDSDM www.youtube.
Table 3. Additional documentation resources for your server (continued) Task Document Location Download drivers and firmware topic in this document. Managing your server For information about server https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals management software offered by Dell EMC, see the Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide. For information about setting up, using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. https://www.dell.
Table 3. Additional documentation resources for your server (continued) Task Document Location monitor server components, see the Dell EMC Event and Error Messages Reference Guide. Troubleshooting your system For information about identifying https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals and troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide.
