Install or Upgrade to ESXi 8.X on UCS C240 M6SX

Introduction

This document describes the installation or Upgrade to ESXi 8.x on UCS 240 M6 Servers.

Prerequisites

ESXi - Operating System for VMWare
UCS - Unified Computing System
CIMC - Cisco Integrated Management Controller
vKVM - Virtual Keyboard Video Mouse
vDVD - Virtual DVD
ISO - ISO Image
UEFI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
EULA - End User License Agreement
VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network
IPV4 - Internet Protocol version 4

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this document.

Components Used

The information in this document is based on UCS C240 M6SX server.

Cisco Custom image filename = VMware-ESXi-8.0.U2-22380479-Custom-Cisco-4.3.2-c.iso

The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.

Configure

Step 1. Download the Cisco Custom Image for ESXi 8.x.

Broadcom Download Page

Step 2.From the CIMC page, click Launch vKVM.

Launch the vKVM

Step 3. On the KVM page, click Virtual Media > vKVM-Mapped vDVD.

vKVM Mapped vDVD

Step 4. Browse and select the ISO Image Previously Downloaded.

Map Virtual Media

Step 5. Click Power > Power On System.

Power On

Step 6. When the server is booting, press F6 to get the Boot Menu.

F6 for Boot Menu

Step 7. At the Boot Menu, select the UEFI: Cisco vKVM-Mapped vDVD2.00.

Select the vDVD

Step 8. After the selection, ESXi starts loading the Installer.

ESXi Installer

Step 9. You are presented with the ESXi Install Welcome Screen to Continue or Cancel. Press Enter to Continue.

ESXi Welcome Screen

Step 10. After you continue, the EULA Screen is presented. Press F11 to Accept.

ESXi EULA Screen

Step 11. You are presented with the option to Select the Device to install the ESXi. Select the device and press Enter.

ESXi RAID Select

Step 12. Once the Device is selected, you are presented with the option to Install or Upgrade ESXi. Choose Install and press Enter.

ESXI Install or Upgrade

Step 13. ESXi Install Keyboard Selection. Select your Keyboard Option and press Enter.

ESXi Keyboard Select

Step 14. You are prompted to Configure the ESXi Root Password. Enter the Password values, Confirm it, and press Enter.

ESXi Password Config

Step 15. You Confirm the Install when you press F11.

ESXi Confirm Install

Step 16. The install begins and shows in progress.

ESXI Install Progress

Step 17. The ESXi Install completes and you press Enter to reboot the Server.

ESXi Install Complete

Step 18. ESXi Ejects the Virtual DVD and Reboots the Server to start for the first time.

ESXi Server Reboot

Step 19. ESXi Initial Screen after Reboot. Press F2 to Customize System.

ESXi Initial Screen

Step 20. Enter the values to Log in. Password was created at Install.

ESXi Log in Screen

Step 21. You are presented with the System Customization. Choose Configure Management Network and press Enter.

ESXi Configure Management

Step 22. Choose Network Adapters and Press Enter.

ESXi Management Configuration

Step 23. Select the Network Adapter for Management with the Space Bar and Press Enter.

Network Adapter Selection

Step 24. Choose VLAN (optional) and Enter the values if required, and Press Enter.

Vlan Config

Step 25. Choose IPV4 Configuration, Enter the values, and Press Enter.

IPV4 Config

Step 26. Use the Y Key to Accept and restart the Management Network.

IPV4 Config Save

Step 27. Choose Test Management Network to test the Communication, and Press Enter to Exit.

Test Mangement Network

Verify

There is currently no verification procedure available for this configuration.

Troubleshoot

There is currently no specific troubleshooting information available for this configuration.