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Dell PowerEdge Systems Running VMware vSphere
Getting Started Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2
1 Getting Started With VMware vSphere...................................................................................5
Downloading The ESXi Installer Media....................................................................................................................5
Configuring ESXi On The PowerEdge System..........................................................................................................5
Related Information..................................................................................................................................................6
Technical Support Resources............................................................................................................................6
Discussion Forums.............................................................................................................................................6
Knowledge Base................................................................................................................................................7
Contacting Dell.........................................................................................................................................................7
Locating Your System Service Tag...........................................................................................................................7
Documentation Feedback.........................................................................................................................................7