VMware ESXi Host

Designed to take advantage of theexpanded memory and I/O slots of yourDell PowerEdge system, VMware's ESXisoftware represents the latest invirtualization technology. Each host runsan integrated version of virtualizationsoftware to enable your virtualizationsolution.

Management Client

VMware Infrastructure Client (VI Client)connects to VMware ESXi to manage it ona one-to-one basis. VI Client can alsoconnect to VMware VirtualCenter Serverto manage multiple hosts. Install VI Clientfrom the VMware InfrastructureManagement Installer media or downloadVI Client from a browser connected to theVMware ESXi host IP address.

Management Server

VMware VirtualCenter ManagementServer is a Windows-based service thataggregates resources from multipleVMware ESXi hosts to build a virtualdatacenter. It is available with anadditional cost. A 60-day free trial isincluded on the VMware InfrastructureManagement Installer CD. See VMware'sGetting Started Guide for more details.

Fibre Channel/iSCSI Storage

Optimized for virtualization, your solutioncan use multiple connections of both FibreChannel and iSCSI networks at speedsranging from 1 Gb to 10 Gb. This createsa very fast and redundant storageenvironment to address your datacenterneeds.

Learn more at the Dell VMware alliancewebsite at www.dell.com/vmware

Support documents:� Dell Solution Guide� Systems Management Guide

Storage Network

Management Network

Fibre Channel/iSCSI SAN

Virtual Machine Network

VMware Infrastructure Client

VMware VirtualCenter

Management Server

Management Client

VMware ESXi Hosts

Management Server

Dell and VMware are focused onmaking it easier for all companies to adapt to virtualization.Simplifying virtualization is aboutensuring that the entire virtualinfrastructure is integrated intothe mainstream.

The process starts with testing and certifying VMware Infrastructure 3 virtualization software on DellPowerEdgeTM systems with DellPowerVault, Dell|EquallLogic, orDell|EMC Storage arrays. Then, DellOpenManageTM and VMwareVirtualCenter are integrated to manageand maintain your physical and virtualdatacenter. Dell InfrastructureConsulting Services is available toassist you in assessing and implementing lifecycle management.

Innovation from Dell, in the form ofredesigned servers and storage, compliment the new technologies foundin VMware's latest releases of ESXServer and VirtualCenter. Our collaboration offers a wide variety ofbenefits ranging from the embeddedhypervisor on internal storage for faster time to productivity of fully qualified solutions that can provide zero-downtime maintenance capabilities,high availability, and disaster recoveryscenarios.

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Turn on the system. The VMware ESXi loads.

After you see this screen, your system is ready to beconfigured. Press <F2>.

Note: If you purchased ESXi in addition to your primary operating system,you need to change the boot order to allow ESXi to boot. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your systemor see the appropriate Dell Solution Guide located at the Dell Supportwebsite at support.dell.com.

Read the system’s Rack Install Guide and GettingStarted Guide.

Connect the network cables to the appropriate LAN onMotherboard (LOM) NIC connectors.

VMwareManagement

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Configure a static IP address. By default, the system isset to obtain an address through DHCP. To set a static IPaddress, select Co nfigure Management Network fromthe main menu. In the Network Configuration, screen,set your DNS parameters.

NOTE: Record the host IP address to manage the system.

Set the root password. Select Configure Root

Password from the main menu. The root passwordmanages the system on a one-to-one basis.

Single Host — Use the VMware Infrastructure Client(VI Client) to manage a single host from your ManagementClient. Install VI Client from the VMware InfrastructureManagement Installer media (recommended) or use a webbrowser to connect to the ESXi IP address to downloadand install the VI Client on the Management Client. Loginusing the root password configured in Step 5.

Management Options 11 Virtual Center

(Recommended) 7Your VMware license is distributed electronically or via alicense card. The license card is in your system packaging.If you do not have a license card, your system has been pre-licensed in the Dell factory for your convenience. Use thesteps below to retrieve your license code. In the main screen, select View Support Information menu.The serial number (license) appears. It is recommended thatyou record this code in a safe place.Record your server license code in the space provided.

Licensing Information 8If you purchased an advanced licensing edition of ESXi (VMwareESXi Foundation or Enterprise), claim an additional license fromVMware to enable these features. Browse to www.vmware.com/code/dell, follow the VMwareregistration instructions, and enter the license code.

Note: Your version of VMware software may allow you to tryadvanced VMware features for a limited period. At the end of thetrial period, the VMware product disables these features unlessyou claim your advance VMware features. Once you install thenew license, your system offers the VMware features youpurchased.Server 3.5

Additional VMware Features(Recommended)

Before You Begin Configuring the System

Installing/Configuring Management Client

Connecting the Network Turning on the ESXi Console

Multi-Host — Use the VMware VirtualCenter Server (VCServer) to manage multiple hosts from your ManagementServer. Install VC Server from the VMware InfrastructureManagement Installer media. VC Server is available with anadditional cost, or as a 60-day trial. Login using the Microsoft®

Windows® administrator credentials on your Management Server.

You are now ready to configure your ManagementClient/Server. Consult the VMware Getting Started Guideincluded with the VMware Infrastructure ManagementInstaller media bundle to continue setup.

4Use the menu items to configure your system. It isrecommended that you set a root password andconfigure a static IP address.

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For VMware Support:www.vmware.com

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