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To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash
device to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.
To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select USB Storage. Press Enter, and then
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD that comes with the system to recover the flash device
image. To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
For additional information and instructions, see the VMware ESXi Server 31
Embedded Setup Guide a http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_35/esx_3i_e/r35/
vi3_35_25_3i_setup.pdf
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access
To access the Web interface, you need the IP address of the IMM which you can
obtain through the Setup utility. To obtain the IP address, complete the following
steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a
3. Select System Settings → Integrated Management Module → Network
4. Locate the IP address.
5. Exit from the Setup utility.
Logging on to the Web interface
To log on to the IMM Web interface, complete the following steps:
1. Open a Web browser and in the Address or URL field, type the IP address or
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
select Esc.
Enter.
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the
administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.
Configuration.
host name of the IMM to which you want to connect.
Note: If you are logging on to the IMM for the first time after installation, the
IMM defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM assigns a static
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