VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1 Recovery Image

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This is Dell Customized Image of VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1.
Dell Version: A00, Build# 623860 .
This ISO image should be used only to recover/reinstall VMware ESXi image to SD Card/USB Key on Dell Supported Platforms. Refer compatibility section for Supported Platforms.
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Fixes & Enhancements

For fixes & enhancements, refer VMware release notes of 5.0 Update 1 available at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html.

For known issues, refer VMware vSphere 5 on Dell PowerEdge Systems Release notes available at http://www.dell.com/support/Manuals/us/en/19/Product/vmware-esxi-5
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Version

5.0.0 U1, A00

Release date

27 Jun 2012

Download Type

CD ISO Images

Category

Enterprise Solutions

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-5.0.0.update1-623860.x86_64-Dell_Customized_RecoveryCD_A00.iso
File Size: 295.64 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
7c6ecbd603bf8ec4444e1ae99610891f
SHA1:
4bc4eb4e2eec3e3f570bbe79ddd17ebd72cee171
SHA-256:
52865beaa77beed6f735998d9ac5a476aedd5e224fe681da007ea6da08729186

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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Dell PowerEdge systems having Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor series, with ESXi 5.0 and later updates, it is recommended to upgrade to BIOS version 1.2.6 or later.
NOTE : BIOS version 1.2.6 contains critical fix for the issue which can give Purple Screen Of Death(PSOD).

For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions

This Dell Customized VMware ESXi Recovery ISO image does not include Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. For detailed instructions to install and use Dell OpenManage

Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals

This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions. Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
etc/vmware/oem.xml
etc/vmware/support
etc/vmware/vmware.lic
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:-

Broadcom Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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bnx2 - 2.2.1j.v50.2
bnx2fc - 1.72.1l.v50.1
bnx2i - 2.72.10.v50.2
bnx2x - 1.72.18.v50.4
cnic - 1.72.9.v50.1
cnic-register - 1.72.1.v50.1
tg3 - 3.123b.v50.1

Brocade Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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bfa - 3.0.3.0
bna - 3.0.3.0

Dell Storage Controller Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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mpt2sas - 13.00.00.00.1vmw

Emulex Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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lpfc820 - 0:8.2.2.126.50
be2iscsi - 4.1.334.3
be2net - 4.1.334.0

Intel Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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igb - 3.2.10
ixgbe - 3.9.13-NAPI

Qlogic Drivers (Available at vmware.com)
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qla2xxx - 911.k1.1-26vmw
qla4xxx - 624.01.43-1vmw
qlcnic - 5.0.741
qlge - v1.00.00.47-051711

NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
vSphere Hypervisor 5.0 Update 1
Download:
1. Click Download now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In window appears.
3. From the Save In drop-down menu, click to select Desktop and then click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If a Download Complete window appears, click Close. A new icon appears on your desktop.

Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD. Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.

For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-pubs.html.
http://www.dell.com/support/Manuals/us/en/19/Product/vmware-esxi-5

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