About VMware ESXi Installation
Preparing for ESXi 5 Installation
Before You Begin
Make sure that you have the following:
Multiport dongle cable connected to the server UCP port.
DVD-ROM drive
USB keyboard and mouse
Monitor
Verify that the server hardware clock is set to UTC. This setting is in the system BIOS.
Consider disconnecting your network storage. This action decreases the time it takes the installer to search for available disk drives.
The Sun Blade X4-2B documentation is available at:
The VMware ESXi 5 software documentation is available at:
http://www.vmware.com/download/http://www.vmware.com/support/
DVD-ROM drive (if needed)
USB keyboard and mouse
Monitor
For details on how to cable the server, see the Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide .
Next Steps