This image currently contains additional drivers for some ASRock and similar systems, e.g. I made a custom ISO file with this command (see for details):
How to install esxi 6.5 from usb how to#
Read my other article for some tips how to create your own custom installation ISO file or have a look here: So use this procedure at your own risk!įirst of all you’ll need an ESXi ISO file, perhaps a modified file which contains custom drivers for your system. You’ll need a server with more than 4 GB RAM, at least two cores, SSD/harddisk and an empty USB stick (>=8GB).ĬAUTION: DATA WILL BE OVERWRITTEN on USB stick and on your server. To get a complete overview or to get a detailed list of installation methods and commands, please read the original document from vmware: This can be used in principle on all systems, of course also on the above described or on „headless systems“ without connecting a display. I’m showing here, how to modify an ESXi ISO file, so that the installation runs completely automatically from USB. In some previous posts here at mobiletiger I explained how to use different ways to install ESXi, mostly to get a workaround for some N3150/J3160 systems, which „freeze their screen“ after outputting the message „relocating modules …“ Other articles with similar topics here in my blog: Kickstart installation for ESXi 6.5 Use this method to carry out an ESXi installation in a few minutes.