Installing VMware ESXi
Feature Name |
Release Information |
Description |
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Support for VMware ESXi version 8.0 |
Cisco Smart PHY, Release 23.3 |
Installation of VMware ESXi version 8.0 is supported. |
To install VMware ESXi version 8.0 or 7.0.3, perform the following steps:
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Download the ESXi server software from the VMware website download page.
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Install the VMware ESXi 8.0 or 7.0.3 version on the M.2 RAID 1 Virtual Drive (Boot Drive).
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Select a disk to install the VMware ESXi server software.
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Set a password for the root user during the installation process.
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Reboot the VMware ESXi host when the installation completes.
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Add the ESXi server in the production vCenter version 8.0 or 7.0.3.
Note |
vCenter 8.0 can manage ESXi hosts running version 7.0 and version 8.0. |