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3 - VMware ESXi Configuration
After you have configured IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) to launch the Virtual Console,
you then use the Virtual Console to access and configure VMware ESXi settings on the system.
After you perform the ESXi configuration on both systems, you can then configure the systems in vCenter
Server. For instructions, see the
OmniCube for vSphere Client Administrator Guide .
Related Topics
Ports Required for Network Communication on page 46
Task 5—Configuring IPMI for Remote Management on page 27
Accessing VMware ESXi Through the IPMI Virtual Console on page 33
Connecting to IPMI and Launching the Virtual Console on page 30
Accessing VMware ESXi Through the IPMI Virtual
Console
You use the Virtual Console to access the instance of VMware ESXi installed on the OmniCube.
Before You Begin
You have configured IPMI and launched the Virtual Console.
To access VMware ESXi:
1.
In the Virtual Console, press
F2
twice to display the ESXi authentication screen.
2.
Type your login credentials and press
Enter
. The default password for the root account is
simplicity
. You can change this password to protect the root account.
The VMware ESXi System Customization screen appears.
Related Topics
Ports Required for Network Communication on page 46
Task 5—Configuring IPMI for Remote Management on page 27
Connecting to IPMI and Launching the Virtual Console on page 30
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