Dell VMware ESXi 4.x Information Guide
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Contents
Downloading the ESXi Image ......................................................................................................................................... 7
ESXi 4.x Embedded Edition Build Details ....................................................................................................................... 8
ESXi 4.1 Update 3 Embedded Edition Build Details ....................................................................................................... 8
ESXi 4.x Documentation ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Write To Us ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Related Links .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded Edition Build Details ....................................................................................................... 9
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 2 ..................................................................................................... 9
ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................... 12
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 2 ................................................................................................... 12
ESXi 4.1 Embedded Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................................... 18
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.1 .................................................................................................................. 18
ESXi 4.0 Update 4 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................... 19
ESXi 4.0 Update 3 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................... 20
ESXi 4.0 Update 2 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................... 21
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.0 Update 2 .................................................................................................. 21
ESXi 4.0 Update 1 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................... 22
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.0 Update 1 ................................................................................................... 22
ESXi 4.0 Embedded Edition Build Details ..................................................................................................................... 24
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.0 .................................................................................................................. 24
ESXi 4.x Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................................... 25
ESXi 4.1 Update 3 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 25
ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 26
Older Installable Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 2 ................................................................................................... 26
ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 29
Older Installable Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 1 ................................................................................................... 29
ESXi 4.1 Installable Edition Build Details ....................................................................................................................... 34
ESXi 4.0 Update 4 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 35
ESXi 4.0 Update 3 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 36
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ESXi 4.0 Update 2 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 37
Older Installable Revisions for ESXi 4.0 Update 2 ................................................................................................... 37
ESXi 4.0 Update 1 Installable Edition Build Details ...................................................................................................... 38
Older Installable Revisions for ESXi 4.0 Update 1 ................................................................................................... 38
ESXi 4.0 Installable Edition Build Details ........................................................................................................................ 40
Older Installable Revisions for ESXi 4.0 ................................................................................................................... 40
Dell | VMware ESXi 4.x Image Customization Information
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Dell
customization
a new set of files to
Dell
OpenManage
Administrator
of the ESXi image
introduce
Server Administrator. For detailed instructions on
,
see the Dell
a new
OpenManage documentation.
includes updating
functionality.
The
an existing set of files of the ESXi image and
Dell-customized
installing
Downloading the ESXi Image
1. Navigate to dell.com/support.
2. Enter your system service tag and click Submit.
3. In the Product Support window, click on Drivers & Downloads.
4. In Drivers and Downloads, click the link Click here for other operating system
5. From the operating system drop down, select VMware ESXi 4.1 .
6. You will see a list of categories, click on Enterprise.
7. Download the VMware ESXi 4.x.
ESXi
and using
Embedded
ISO image
Dell
OpenManage
sometimes
does
not include
Server
adding
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ESXi 4.x Embedded Edition Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 3
Version
A00
Build Number
800380
Release Date
September 12, 2012
•
Adapter
Emulex Driver
•
Brocade Driver
LSI Driver
ESXi 4.1 Update 3 Embedded Edition Build Details
Table 1: ESXi 4.1 Update 3 Embedded Revision A00 Build Details
File Name VMware-VMvisor-Dell-RecoveryCD-
4.1.0.update03-800380.x86_64DellCustomized_A00.iso
Dell Modified
Files
Broadcom
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Intel
Network
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
bnx2 - 2.2.1l.v41.1
• bnx2x - 1.72.54.v41.1
• bnx2i - 2.72.10.v41.2
• cnic - 1.72.50.v41.1
• tg3 - 3.123b.v40.1
• igb - 3.2.10
• ixgbe - 3.9.13
ESXi 4.x Documentation
Navigate to dell.com/support/manuals →
Support for Enterprise IT → Software,
Monitors, Electronics & Peripherals →
Software → Virtualization Solutions →
VMware ESXi 4.x.
Write To Us
For any documentation feedback, write to
documentation_feedback@dell.com.
QLogic Driver
Versions
Versions
Versions
Versions
• qlge - v1.00.00.47
• qlcnic - 4.0.744
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.42.1-1vmw
• qla4xxx - 524.01.45-2vmw
• ima-qima4xx - 2.1.16
lpfc820 - 8.2.1.141.55
• be2iscsi - 4.1.334.3
• ima-be2iscsi - 4.1.334.3
• be2net - 4.1.334.0
• bna - 3.1.0.0
• bfa - 3.1.0.0
• megaraid_sas - 00.00.05.37
• mpt2sas - 14.00.00.00.1vmw
Related Links
• Dell Tech Centre for Virtualization
• Drivers and Downloads
• Dell and VMware Product Page
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ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded Edition Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 2
Version
A02
Build Number
502767
Release Date
June 26, 2012
Dell Modified
Broadcom
•
• tg3 - 3.123b.v40.1
Intel
Adapter
•
Emulex Driver
•
Brocade Driver
Table 2: ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded Revision A02 Build Details
File Name VMware-VMvisor-Dell-RecoveryCD-
4.1_Update2-502767.x86_64DellCustomized_A02.iso
Files
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Network
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
bnx2 - 2.2.1j.v41.2
• bnx2x - 1.72.18.v41.2
• bnx2i - 2.72.10.v41.2
• cnic - 1.72.9.v41.1
igb - 3.2.10
• ixgbe - 3.9.13
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 2
• Table 3: ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded
Revision A01 Build Details
• Table 4: ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded
Revision A00 Build Details
QLogic Driver
Versions
Versions
Versions
LSI Driver
Versions
• qlge - v1.00.00.47-0517c
• qlcnic - 4.0.735
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.34.1-1vmw
• qla4xxx - 524.01.34vmw
• ima-qima4xx - 2.1-16
lpfc820 - 8.2.1.126.50
• be2iscsi - 4.1.334.301
• ima-be2iscsi - 4.1.334.301
• be2net - 4.1.334.0
• bna - 3.0.3.0
• bfa - 3.0.3.0
• megaraid_sas - 5.33
• mpt2sas - 10.10.10.00.1
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Table 3: ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded Revision A01 Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 2
Version
A01
Build Number
502767
File Name
VMware-VMvisor-Dell-RecoveryCD-
Release Date
May 10, 2012
Dell Modified
•
Adapter
Emulex Driver
•
Brocade Driver
LSI Driver
•
4.1_Update2-502767.x86_64DellCustomized_A01.iso
Files
Broadcom
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Intel
Network
QLogic Driver
Versions
Versions
Versions
Versions
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
bnx2 - 2.1.12b.v41.3
• bnx2x - 1.70.34.v41.1
• bnx2i - 2.70.1k.v41.2
• cnic - 1.11.18.v41.1
• tg3 - 3.123b.v40.1
• igb - 3.2.10
• ixgbe - 3.7.13
• qlge - v1.00.00.47-0517c
• qlcnic - 4.0.735
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.34.1-1vmw
• qla4xxx - 524.01.34vmw
• ima-qima4xx - 2.01-16
lpfc820 - 8.2.1.105.34
• be2iscsi - 4.0.317.0
• ima-be2iscsi - 4.0.317.0
• be2net - 4.0.306.0
• bna - 3.0.3.0
• bfa - 3.0.3.0
megaraid_sas - 5.33
• mpt2sas - 10.10.10.00.1
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Table 4: ESXi 4.1 Update 2 Embedded Revision A00 Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 2
Version
A00
Build Number
502767
File Name
VMware-VMvisor-Dell-RecoveryCD-
Release Date
May 06, 2012
Dell Modified
•
Adapter
Emulex Driver
•
Brocade Driver
4.1_Update2-502767.x86_64DellCustomized_A00.iso
Files
Broadcom
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Intel
Network
QLogic Driver
Versions
Versions
Versions
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
bnx2 - 2.1.12b.v41.3
• bnx2x - 1.70.34.v41.1
• bnx2i - 2.70.1k.v41.2
• cnic - 1.11.18.v41.1
• tg3 - 3.120h.v40.1
• igb - 3.2.10
• ixgbe - 3.7.13
• qlge - v1.00.00.47-0517c
• qlcnic - 4.0.735
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.34.1-1vmw
• qla4xxx - 524.01.34vmw
• ima-qima4xx - 2.01-16
lpfc820 - 8.2.1.105.34
• be2iscsi - 4.0.317.0
• ima-be2iscsi - 4.0.317.0
• be2net - 4.0.306.0
• bna - 3.0.3.0
• bfa - 3.0.3.0
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ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded Edition Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1
Version
A05
Build Number
348481
Release Date
October 10, 2011
Dell Modified
Broadcom
•
Adapter
Emulex Driver
Brocade Driver
•
Table 5: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded Revision A05 Build Details
File Name VMware-VMvisor-Dell-RecoveryCD-
4.1_Update1-348481.x86_64DellCustomized_A05.iso
Files
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
Older Embedded Revisions for ESXi 4.1 Update 1
• Table 6: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded
Revision A04 Build Details
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Intel
Network
QLogic Driver
Versions
Versions
Versions
bnx2 - 2.1.6b.v41.4
• bnx2x - 1.64.32.v41.1
• bnx2i - 1.9.2g.v41.1
• cnic - 1.10.3p.v41.1
• igb - 3.1.17
• ixgbe - 3.4.23
• qlge - 1.0.0.45
• qlcnic - 4.0.721
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.23.1-1vmw
• qla4xxx - 524.01.29vmw
• ima-qima4xx - 2.01-15
• QLogic Provider - 1.3.5
• lpfc820 - 8.2.1.97.30
• be2iscsi - 2.104.277.3
• ima-be2iscsi - 2.104.277.3
• be2net - 2.104.277.3
• Emulex CIM Provider - 3.2.30
bna - 2.3.0.2
• bfa - 2.3.0.2
• Brocade CIM Provider – 3.0.0.0
• Table 7: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded
Revision A03 Build Details
• Table 8: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded
Revision A02 Build Details
• Table 9: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded
Revision A01 Build Details
• Table 10: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded
Revision A00 Build Details
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Table 6: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded Revision A04 Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1
Version
A04
Build Number
348481
File Name
VMware-RecoveryCD-4.1.0.update1-
Release Date
April 11, 2011
Dell Modified
•
Intel
Adapter
QLogic Driver
•
Emulex Driver
Brocade Driver
348481.x86_64-Dell_Customized_A04.iso
Files
Broadcom
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Network
Versions
Versions
Versions
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
bnx2 - 2.0.22f.v41.2
• bnx2x - 1.62.15.v41
• bnx2i - 1.9.1t
• cnic - 1.10.2q.v41.9
• igb - 2.4.10
• ixgbe - 3.1.17.1
qlge - 1.0.0.43
• qlcnic - 4.0.719
• qla2xxx - 841.k1.16.2-1vmw
• QLogic Provider - 1.3.4
• Emulex CIM Provider - 3.0.28.1
• bna - 2.3.0.2
• bfa - 2.3.0.2
• Brocade CIM Provider - 2.3.1
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Table 7: ESXi 4.1 Update 1 Embedded Revision A03 Build Details
Product Name
Dell Customized VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1
Version
A03
Build Number
348481
File Name
VMware-RecoveryCD-4.1.0.update1-
Release Date
April 01, 2011
Dell Modified
•
Intel
Adapter
QLogic Driver
•
Emulex Driver
348481.x86_64-Dell_Customized_A03.iso
Files
Broadcom
Network
Adapter
Driver
Versions
Network
Versions
Versions
Brocade Driver
Versions
• etc/vmware/vmware.lic
• etc/vmware/oem.xml
• etc/vmware/support
• etc/vmware/esx.conf
bnx2 - 2.0.15g.8.v41.1
• bnx2x - 1.60.50.v41.2
• bnx2i - 1.9.1k
• cnic - 1.10.2m.v50.8
• igb - 2.4.10
• ixgbe - 2.0.84.9
qlge - 1.0.0.39
• QLogic CIM Provider - 1.3.4
• be2net - 2.102.518.0
• lpfc820 - 8.2.1.86.26
• Emulex CIM Provider - 3.0.28.1
• bna - 2.3.0.0
• bfa - 2.3.0.0
• Brocade CIM Provider - 2.3.1.0
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