The
VMware ESXi 8.0 kernel supports IPv4, IPv6, and IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging) for all management network connections. Configuration of parameters including IP address, gateway, subnet mask, hostname, and DNS systems occur through the DCUI.
Steps
Press F2 in the main ESXi host screen that is displayed after your system boots.
The
Authentication Required screen is displayed.
Type your log in credentials and press Enter.
Select
Configure Management Network in the main DCUI customization screen, and press Enter.
The
Management network configuration screen is displayed.
For the PowerEdge M-series modular systems enabled with FlexAddress:
Ensure that the variable
Net.FollowHardwareMac is set to
1.
Use the vSphere Client to connect to the ESXi host.
Go to
Configuration > Software
> Advanced Settings
> Net.
Set
Net.FollowHardwareMac to
1
and reboot the ESXi host.