Dell ESXi 5.5 - 6.5 User Guide
Summary
Implementation guide for configuring VMware ESXi 5.5-6.5 hosts with Dell EMC EqualLogic PS Series storage. Provides rapid configuration for iSCSI connectivity between ESXi and EqualLogic. Covers ESXi requirements, network config including flow control on iSCSI NICs, iSCSI initiator setup, LoginTimeout parameter, and MEM installation. Details connecting to iSCSI volumes, creating datastores, and optimizing performance. Covers PS Series firmware compatibility with ESXi versions. For VMware admins and storage engineers.
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VMware ESXi 5.5 – 6.5 Host Configuration Rapid Equal Logic Configuration Series Implementation Guide September 2017
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 11 |
| File Size | 503.28 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable SSH access on ESXi 6.0?
Select Host > Manage in the Navigator pane, then select TSM-SSH in the Services tab and click Start. Alternatively, use Troubleshooting Options > Enable SSH in the ESXi console.
What firmware versions are supported?
The document supports ESXi 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5, along with PS Series firmware version 9.x.
How do I create a datastore in vSphere?
In the vSphere ESXi Embedded Host client, go to Storage > Devices and click New datastore, then provide a name and select the appropriate device.
How do I enable flow control on iSCSI NICs?
Use the command ethtool --pause vmnic# tx on rx on for each SAN-connected adapter to ensure Pause RX and Pause TX are set to true.