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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2) Installation Guide for VMware ESXi |
VMware ESXi Installation Task Map
Supported VMware ESXi Software
Selecting the Console Display Option
Selecting the Boot Media Option
Boot Media Options Requirements
Set Up the Local Boot Media Option
Set Up the Remote Boot Media Option
Selecting the Installation Target Option
Set Up a Local Storage Drive (HDD or SSD) as the Installation Target
Set Up a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network Device as the Installation Target
VMware ESXi Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
2. Preparing to Install VMware ESXi
Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults
Installing VMware ESXi on a Single System Using Media
Install VMware ESXi Using Local or Remote Media
4. Post Installation Tasks for VMware ESXi
Configuring Network Adapter Settings
Configure Network Adapter Settings
Determining the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port
Determine the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port
Updating the VMware ESXi Software
5. Configuring Network Interfaces
6. Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request
This section covers instructions for downloading or requesting software release files.
There are two methods for obtaining updated firmware and software: by using My Oracle Support or by requesting physical media. See:
The Patch search pane appears at the right of the screen.
The Search tab area appears with search fields.
Alternatively, type a full or partial product name until a match appears. For example, Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2).
The Patch Advanced Search Results screen appears, listing the patches for the software release.
See Software Releases for a description of the available downloads.
A pop-up action panel appears. The pop-up panel contains several action options, including the ReadMe, Add to Plan, and Download options. For information about the Add to Plan option, click on the associated drop-down button and select “Why use a plan?”
The File Download dialog box appears.
The patch for the software release downloads.
If your processes do not allow downloads from Oracle web sites, you can access the latest software release through a physical media request (PMR).
The following table describes the high-level tasks for making a physical media request and provides links for further information.
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You must have a warranty or support contract for your server in order to make a physical media request (PMR).
Before you make the PMR, gather the following information:
Obtain product name, software release version, and patches required. It will be easier to make the request if you know the latest software release and the name of the download packages (patches) that you are requesting.
If you have access to My Oracle Support – Follow the instructions in Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support to determine the latest software release and view available downloads (patches). After viewing the list of patches, you can navigate away from the Patch Search Results page, if you do not want to continue with the download steps.
If you do not have access to My Oracle Support – Use the information in Software Releases to determine which packages you want, then request those packages for the latest software release.
Have the shipping information ready. You will need to provide a contact, phone number, email address, company name, and shipping address as part of the request.
Before You Begin
Gather the information described in Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request before making the request.
The Create Service Request: Problem screen appears.
The Create Service Request: More Details screen appears.
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The Create Service Request: Severity/Contact screen appears.
This concludes the physical media request. It can take up to seven business days to receive the physical media.
Before You Begin
Gather the information described in Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request before making the request.
If you are able to access the specific software release and patch number information from My Oracle Support, provide this information to the support representative.
If you are unable to access the software release information, request the latest software release for the Sun Server X2-4.