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Concluding steps
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"Reassembling" on page
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"Connecting the power cord" on page
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"Switching on the server" on page
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"Setting boot priority" on page
▶ If applicable,
"Installing the front cover with lock" on page
Software configuration
In order to install the ESXi to the M.2 SSD, the VMware ESXi installer CD is
required. To obtain the ESXi installer CD by purchasing the OEM Media Kit, or
downloading the ESXi Custom Image ISO file from the VMware website and
burn the image to the CD.
https://www.vmware.com/go/download-vsphere
Install the ESXi to the M.2 SSD by following the steps below:
▶ Disconnect all storage devices from the server beside the M.2 SSD.
▶ Power on the server. Once the server has been started, then enter the BIOS
setup menu and select the DVD drive as primary boot device.
▶ Insert the CD into the DVD drive and reboot the server. The server will boot
from the installer CD.
▶ Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ESXi. When the installation is
complete, you will be asked to reboot the server.
▶ While the server is rebooting, enter the BIOS setup menu again and select
the M.2 SSD as primary boot device.
The installation of the ESXi to the M.2 SSD is complete.
For more information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings,
see the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
The M.2 SSD can be used only for boot device. Do not use VMFS on
the M.2 SSD because of not meeting required endurance. For more
information, see the VMware Knowledge Base 2145210.
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2145210
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