Install Guide
Chapter 5: Licensing information....................................................................................................24
License evaluation............................................................................................................................................................... 24
vSphere licensing.................................................................................................................................................................24
Administering license keys..................................................................................................................................................24
VMware product licensing ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ESXi....................................................................................................26
ESXi installation................................................................................................................................................................... 26
ESXi does not boot or displays a no OS found message at start up ..................................................................... 26
Purple or pink screen while booting or running your ESXi....................................................................................... 26
Frequently asked questions................................................................................................................................................26
What is the minimum RAM required to install VMware ESXi.................................................................................. 26
Why are network adapters not detected during ESXi installation...........................................................................27
Why are target devices not available in ESXi installer...............................................................................................27
Why does ESXi display the number of processors incorrectly................................................................................ 28
Chapter 7: Getting help................................................................................................................. 29
Contacting Dell EMC...........................................................................................................................................................29
Locating Service Tag of your system............................................................................................................................... 29
Related information for virtualization solutions............................................................................................................... 29
Identifying the series of your Dell EMC PowerEdge servers..........................................................................................31
Documentation resources.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Download drivers and firmware.........................................................................................................................................34
Documentation feedback................................................................................................................................................... 34
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