6.5.1

Prerequisites
ESXi Installable and ESXi Embedded cannot exist on the same host.
Procedure
1 Connect the media to the virtual device.
For example, if you are using a Dell server, log in to the Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) or a
similar remote management interface and select a physical floppy or CD-ROM drive, or provide a
path to a floppy image or CD-ROM image.
2 Reboot the server.
3 While the server is powering on, enter the device selection menu.
Depending on your server hardware, the key might be a function key or Delete.
4 Follow the instructions to select the virtual device.
The server boots from the configured device once and goes back to the default boot order for subsequent
boots.
Configuring Network Settings
ESXi requires one IP address for the management network. To configure basic network settings, use the
vSphere Web Client or the direct console.
Use the vSphere Web Client if you are satisfied with the IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
Use the direct console for network configuration in the following cases:
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You are not satisfied with the IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
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You are not allowed to use the IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
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ESXi does not have an IP address. This situation might occur if the autoconfiguration phase did not
succeed in configuring DHCP.
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The wrong network adapter was selected during the autoconfiguration phase.
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