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adding a second network adapter

I have a ESXi server freshly installed with an ethernet adapter. I would like to add a second network adapter which a USB 3.0 adapter. I understand I need to install drivers for this. I am a newby to VMWARE. Can someone provide steps to add this adapter with drivers?

Is it easier to add a PCI-E card instead. Will system detect that card automatically?

Thank you

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I was able to install the drivers successfully. Definitely needed the correct drivers and sorry I missed that drop down options.

The command that worked for me was esxcli software vib install -d /tmp/offlinebundlefile.zip. Replacing offlinebundlefile.zip with the name of the correct zipped file. 

Created much of the issues for me by entering incorrect text.

Link light now on my network adapter.

Thanks for all your help.

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