Here is a quick guide on how to successfully use a driver CD to get your environment up and running. 💿 When Do You Need a Driver CD?
Swap the ESXi installation CD with your when prompted by the system. Esx Driver Cd
Upload the driver Offline Bundle ( .zip file) to a datastore on your host. Put the host into . Enable SSH and connect to the host. Here is a quick guide on how to
Download the driver in a .zip format (known as an ). Upload the driver Offline Bundle (
Swapping physical discs is rare today. The modern and most reliable way to handle missing drivers is to create a custom installation ISO with the drivers already baked in.
If your device is not recognized, press (or follow the on-screen prompt for advanced options) to specify boot options, or look for the prompt to add a driver.
Follow the prompts until you reach the screen where you select a disk or need network access.