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Preface

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Change History

Introduction to ESX Installation

Installing VMware ESX 4

How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation

How to Identify the Network Interface

How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File

How to Install VMware ESX4

How to Update VMware ESX4

Installing VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable

How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation

How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File

How to Install VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable

How to Update VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable

Booting From OS Distribution Media

How to Boot From OS Media Locally

How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely

Preliminary Tasks Before Installing An OS

Accessing the Server Output During Installation

How to Configure the Serial Port

How to Erase Your Boot Hard Disk

Index

How to Configure the Serial Port

  1. Connect either a terminal or a laptop running terminal emulation software directly to the serial port.

    Use the following terminal settings:

    8,n,1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

    9600 baud rate

    Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)

  2. Power on the server.

    Console output appears on the serial port.

    If the output does not appear, it might be necessary to configure the output in the BIOS. Use the following step to configure the output in the BIOS.

  3. If necessary, check the BIOS settings.
    1. During POST, press F2 (F4 on a remote keyboard) during the boot process to enter the BIOS.
    2. Use the Right Arrow key to navigate to the Server tab.

      The left and right arrow keys allow you to access the BIOS Setup Utility menu tabs.

    3. Use the Down Arrow key to highlight the Remote Access Configuration option, and press Enter.

      The Configure Remote Access type and parameters submenu screen appears.

    4. Use the Down arrow to highlight the External Serial Port option.
    5. Use the - and + key to change the External Serial Port setting from SP to System.
    6. To save the change and exit BIOS, press the F10 key.
  4. If the OS includes GRUB, it might be necessary to configure it as well.
    1. When the GRUB menu appears, press “e” to edit it.
    2. Type -B console = ttya to direct output to the serial console.