| Feature | Vanilla ISO | Dell Customized ISO | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PERC RAID Support | Basic | Full with advanced monitoring | | Fan noise control | Often runs fans at 100% | Proper PWM control via iDRAC | | Hardware alerts | Limited | Full SNMP traps to OpenManage | | Installation on BOSS-S2 card | May fail | Native support |
– Before installing ESXi, update your PowerEdge server firmware to the latest version recommended for that ESXi release (Dell EMC Compatibility Matrix). vmware esxi 8 dell customized iso download
Before moving the ISO to a bootable USB or virtual media, always verify the file integrity using the SHA-256 checksum provided on the download page. | Feature | Vanilla ISO | Dell Customized
Officially? No. Dell’s compatibility matrix stops at 15th Gen (R750, R650, etc.) for ESXi 8.0. etc.) for ESXi 8.0.