Dell manual Enable One-Time Boot to ESX Server 3i, Enable Recurring Boot to ESX Server 3i

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Appendix B: Enabling and Disabling the VMware ESX Server 3i Software

Selected systems come preinstalled with VMware ESX Server 3i on internal flash storage. If this software was ordered as the primary OS, the system will automatically boot to it. If the software was ordered as the secondary OS, the system will automatically boot to it and the ESX Server 3i software will be disabled by default. The procedures below will help you modify the boot device and boot order so that you will be able to boot the ESX Server 3i software.

Enable One-Time Boot to ESX Server 3i, v3.5

The following instructions walk you through the process of enabling the VMware ESX Server 3i hypervisor for a one-time boot on your system.

1Turn on your server.

2The Dell Splash Screen appears. When the splash screen appears, press <F11> to enter the one-time boot menu option.

3The menu entry changes to Entering Boot Menu confirming your selection.

4The boot menu displays several boot options. Using the arrows, select Hard Drive C:, then use the right arrow key to select SD Card.

5Press <Enter> to boot to the internal secure digital (SD) card.

Enable Recurring Boot to ESX Server 3i, v3.5

Follow the steps given below to enable the system to always boot your server to ESX Server 3i:

1Turn on your server.

2The Dell Splash Screen appears. Press <F2> to launch the setup menu.

3After you complete the system boot, the system BIOS configuration menu appears.

4Select Hard Disk Boot Sequence, then select SD Card: Multi Card. Press the hyphen key to move the SD Card up in the order.

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Contents Dell Solution Guide April Contents Appendix B Enabling and Disabling the VMware ESX Introduction VMware ESX Server 3i FeaturesEase of Deployment Enhanced security Integrated Management and Health MonitoringReduced Patch Management Improved Reliability Dell Supported ConfigurationsRapid Deployment and Provisioning VMware Infrastructure Architecture External Storage ISCSI basedDiagram Components Solution Guide Dell-Supported VMware Infrastructure 3.5 Configurations Solution Deployment First Boot Experience Simple SetupVMware ESX Server 3i Loading Modules With Dhcp With DHCP, no address Solution Guide Configuring the ESX Server 3i Software Main Dcui Configuration Screen Management Software Installation Network Summary ScreenInstall Virtual Infrastructure Client VI Client Main Console Screen Solution GuideDownload VI Client Screen Solution Licensing Licensing MethodsSolution Guide Dcui Support Screen Image Recovery Serial Number Registration and ExchangeEnter Beginning Recovery Process . Error, other devices found Appendix a Deployment Best Practices Check List Solution Guide Enable One-Time Boot to ESX Server 3i Enable Recurring Boot to ESX Server 3iDisable Recurring Boot to ESX Server 3i Configure Redundant Management NICs Network Adapter Selection Screen Configure Vlan ID Setting Solution Guide Server Post Screen Virtual Media Attached Virtual Flash Disabled Appendix E Configuration Backup and Restore Procedures Backing up the Configuration of your ESX 3i HostRestoring the Configuration of your ESX 3i Host Appendix F Troubleshooting Appendix G Related Documents Solution Guide

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