Install esxi 6.5 from usb4/17/2023 This entry was posted in Blog, Computers, Servers, Software and tagged Dell, ESXi, Home Lab, Linux, PowerEdge, R610, Servers, Virtualization, VM, VMWare, Windows by robwillisinfo. As far as the VMware ESXi install process itself, the steps are exactly the same as outlined in my most recent Installing VMware ESXi post: The install begins After the installer completes, we are prompted to reboot by pressing ENTER. Now this isn’t something that every server has, which is why I haven’t been able to show this feature previously with any of my other chassis’s, but if you do have the option it is a great way to take advantage of it. The disk is repartitioned with the install by pressing F11. The lid for the R610 even has a lock on it to help further increase overall physical security. In the case of the Dell PowerEdge R610, it actually comes with a fully functional internal USB that can be utilized in exactly the same way I have been using the normal external USB ports. Ensure that the USB flash drive or SD flash card you are using is supported for installation of ESXi 5.5, ESXi 6.x and ESXi 7.x, consult your server vendor for the appropriate choice of a USB or SD flash storage device. ![]() ![]() However, certain considerations must be made before proceeding with an installation. One of the things I get the most questions about with my VMware ESXi posts/videos is about installing ESXi onto USB drives and booting it from there, and that question is usually followed by the concern of someone accidentally or even maliciously removing the drive from the chassis. This article provides instructions for installing ESXi on a USB drive or SD flash card.
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