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unrealone001
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ESXI 5.5 - Give it a static address

Hi all,

What is the easiest way to give my ESXi 5.5 server a static IP address?

At the moment, it picks it up dynamically.

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abhilashhb
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Go to the DCUI screen of the ESXi.

Press F2.

Select Configure management network.

Click on IP Configuration.

Select "Set static IP address and network configuration"

ESXi 5 ManagementNetwork IP Configuraiton.jpg

Do consider awarding points by choosing correct answer Smiley Happy

Abhilash B
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhilashhb/

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abhilashhb
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Go to the DCUI screen of the ESXi.

Press F2.

Select Configure management network.

Click on IP Configuration.

Select "Set static IP address and network configuration"

ESXi 5 ManagementNetwork IP Configuraiton.jpg

Do consider awarding points by choosing correct answer Smiley Happy

Abhilash B
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhilashhb/

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unrealone001
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@Abhilash Many thanks, spot on.



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