HP VMware ESXi and vSphere 5.X and Updates Getting Started Guide Abstract This guide is intended to provide setup information for HP VMware ESXi.
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Contents 1 2 3 4 Navigation tips..........................................................................................4 Overview..................................................................................................5 Configuration.............................................................................................7 Installation...............................................................................................10 Installing the software image locally .......................
1 Navigation tips Navigating to documentation on the HP website 4 • From the URLs in this guide, you may need to make several selections to get to your specific server documentation. • For online access to technical documentation, self-help resources, live chat assistance, community forums of IT experts, technical knowledge base, remote monitoring and diagnostic tools, go to (http://www.hp.com/support). • For the latest versions of selected technical documentation, go to (http://www.hp.
2 Overview Thank you for downloading HP VMware ESXi 5.X and updates. HP has seamlessly integrated VMware ESXi, delivering active HP ProLiant management and consolidated lifecycle management for a consistent, reliable ProLiant experience. For more information, go to the HP website www.hp.com/go/vmware. HP CIM (Common Information Module) providers proactively surface hardware monitoring data to deliver the most up-to-date server state information possible.
VMware vSphere includes the following components: • Virtual machine – A virtual machine is a software-based computer capable of running an operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® or GNU/Linux as if the operating system is installed on a physical machine. • Host – A host is a physical machine running platform virtualization software such as ESXi. Hosts provide processor, memory, storage, and network resources for one or more virtual machines.
3 Configuration HP recommends using the ProLiant firmware as documented in the HP ProLiant Server and Option firmware and driver support recipe at http://vibsdepot.hp.com. For more information on server firmware, see the server documentation available at: http://www.hp.com/go/server/firmware/ updates. HP recommends using the HP Custom Image available at (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/ products/servers/software/vmware/esxi-image.html).
NOTE: After you boot up the server, you must press the correct function key when prompted to enter setup mode to configure boot order, configure hardware virtualization, and configure iLO 2, iLO 3 and iLO 4 and the Smart Array controller. Familiarize yourself with the following steps and prompts; each prompt is available for only a few seconds during the boot process. 6. If you are installing to flash media (USB flash drive or SD card): a. Configure the flash device to boot before the hard drive.
a. b. c. Press F9 during post to enter RBSU. For SAS, go to System Options, select HP Smart Array B320i Raid Configuration and change it to DISABLED. For SATA, go to System Options, select SATA Controller Options and go to Embedded SATA Configuration and change it to ENABLE SATA AHCI SUPPORT.
4 Installation Installing the software image locally 1. 2. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing the software image remotely using iLO 2, iLO 3 or iLO 4 1. Verify that the server has the appropriate iLO 2, iLO 3 or iLO 4 license to use Virtual Media, open a web browser on your local machine, and then log in to iLO 2, iLO 3 or iLO 4.
5 Activating the standalone license When downloading the ESXi image from HP or VMware, the installation ISO includes a trial serial number. To obtain a permanent license serial number: 1. Register at the VMware website (https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/). 2. Download the serial number. 3. Use the vSphere Client to insert the license serial number.
6 Upgrading to a full license If you purchase a license for VMware vSphere Essentials, Essentials Plus, Standard, Enterprise or Enterprise Plus or their respective Acceleration kits, follow the instructions included in your package to redeem and apply the license.
7 Updating VMware ESXi 5.X Updates and patches for VMware ESXi are provided and delivered by VMware. These updates and patches include the latest ESXi software from VMware. Updates to HP value-add components are provided and delivered by HP and are available from the HP Online Depot at: http:// vibsdepot.hp.com. The updates and patches are delivered and installed by VMware Update Manager (VUM). For more information on this process, see the VUM Administration Guide (http://pubs.vmware.
8 Recovering from a system failure If you encounter a system failure and need to reinstall the software, see “Installation” (page 10) IMPORTANT: Using the installation CD completely erases all existing data and user configuration. All preconfigured settings, user data and license information is lost. After reinstalling the software you must reapply your licenses.
