Using VMware vSphere Client to access VI 3. Can it be done?

[xrayhead]

Hi All

I'm trying to login to my VI 3 with VMware vSphere Client and I get the following messeges.

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Messege when logging into ESX 3 Server:
The required cliant support files need to be retrived from the server "10.100.xx.xx" and installed. Click run the installer or save the installer.
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After download the pacages try and install and I get the following messege,

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VMware Infastructure Cliant 2.5

Error; This product can only be installed on 32-bit operating systems.

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[mcowger]

It needs the 2.5 client under the hood, which is 32bit only.

If you want to control this VI3 farm, you need a 32bit machine.

[xrayhead]

That sucks!