Concluding Steps; Software Configuration - Fujitsu PRIMERGY TX1320 M4 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

14.5.1.3 Concluding steps

Ê If applicable, connect the SATA cable of the ODD from the system board.
Ê If applicable, connect the Oculink cables to the PCIe backplane.
Ê If applicable, install the HDD fan module 2.5-inch HDD variant, see section
"Replacing the HDD fan module" on page
Ê If applicable, "Installing expansion cards" on page
"Reassembling" on page 57
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"Connecting the power cord" on page 60
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"Switching on the server" on page 63
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14.5.1.4 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 VMware's website and burn
the image to the CD.
https://www.vmware.com/go/download-vsphere.
To Install the ESXi to the M.2 SSD by following the steps below:
Ê Disconnect all storage devices from the server beside the M.2 SSD.
Ê 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.
Ê Insert the CD into the DVD drive and reboot the server. The server will boot
from the installer CD.
Ê Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ESXi. When the installation is
complete, you will be asked to reboot the server.
Ê 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.
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For more information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings,
see the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
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