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VMware vSphere ESXi 8.x on Dell PowerEdge Systems Installation Instructions and Important Information Guide

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Important information for the Dell customized ESXi image

  • The Dell customized ESXi installer ISO image content does not include OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) and iDRAC Service Module (iSM).

    For detailed instructions to install and use OpenManage Server Administrator, see the documentation at OpenManage Manuals.

    For detailed instructions about installing and using iDRAC Service Module, see the documentation at ESM Manuals.

  • The files that Dell creates or modifies as part of customization are:
    • etc/vmware/oem.xml
    • etc/init.d/dellosname
    • etc/init.d/dellfac
    NOTE:The list of files that are appended, modified, or customized by Dell may change during a later release.
    NOTE: Dell-customized ESXi image may contain additional or VMware-I/O Vendor Program (IOVP) certified updated drivers. For more information, see Important Information section of Dell customized ESXi image at Virtualization solutions.
  • If required, Dell may update the customized ISO for a critical patch impacting Dell to include VMware patches or bug fixes for Dell hardware.

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