Bull Customized ESXi 5.1 image README File

Version: 799733-1.00


CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
2.0   Dependencies
3.0   Image Contents
4.0   Installation Instructions
5.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
6.0   Disclaimer

1.0   Overview

       This ISO image should be used only to install the ESXi image on Bull
       NovaScale F2/F3 Platforms.


2.0   Dependencies

       You should use VirtualCenter 5.1 (latest build) with this release.


3.0   Image Contents

       This image is customized by Bull which includes updated Driver/Provider versions.

       The drivers included in this ESXi image by Bull as part of customization are:

	Broadcom Network Adapter Drivers :
	==================================

	net-bnx2                 2.2.3e.v50.1-1
	scsi-bnx2fc              1.74.02.v50.2-1
	net-cnic                 1.74.04.v50.1-1
	scsi-bnx2i               2.74.07.v50.1-1
	net-tg3                  3.124c.v50.1-1
	net-bnx2x                1.74.17.v50.1-1
	misc-cnic-register       1.72.1.v50.2-1

	LSI Storage Controller Driver :
	===============================

	scsi-mpt2sas             14.00.00.00.1vmw-1


	Brocade CNA Drivers :
	=====================

	net-bna                  3.1.0.1-1
	scsi-bfa                 3.1.0.1-1


	Intel Network Adapter Drivers :
	===============================

	net-igb                  3.4.7.3-1


	Qlogic HBA Drivers :
	====================

	scsi-qla2xxx             934.5.4.0-1
	ima-qla4xxx              500.2.01.31-1vmw
	scsi-qla4xxx             624.01.43-1
	net-qlcnic               5.0.750-1

	Emulex HBA Drivers :
	====================

	ima-be2iscsi             4.2.324.12-1
	scsi-be2iscsi            4.2.324.12-1
	net-be2net               4.2.327.0-1

       NOTE: All the drivers are available at vmware.com. The list of files appended/customized
             by Bull may change during a later release.


4.0  Installation Instructions

      - Create a CD from the downloaded .iso file or attach the iso file in your
        server as a virtual CD via the IDRAC Enterprise version.

      - Boot your Bull NovaScale server from the CD or the virtual CD.

      - Follow the instructions to install the ESXi 5.1 hypervisor.


5.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

      You can find support and downloads for Bull products from the Bull Support 
      Web site:

      http://www.bull.com/support/


6.0  Disclaimer

      THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
      KIND.  BULL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
      IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
      OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH
      RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.  BY FURNISHING
      THIS DOCUMENT, BULL GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR
      COPYRIGHTS.