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Install ISO VMWare ESXi 8 U3 via KVM in OVH Servers

I hope this helps you all!

I’m the only one who has managed to solve this issue, and so far, no one else has posted about it. That’s why I’ll be the first to share the correct solution because I’ve successfully done it.

To keep using ESXi, the first thing you need is an ISO that includes the correct drivers. I’ve prepared an ISO specifically optimized for OVH servers.

The ISO is: ESXi-8.0U3sb-24262298-nvme-usbnic

Link: Download ISO Custom ESXi-8.0U3sb-24262298-nvme-usbnic

This version contains all the necessary drivers to ensure a successful installation.

Steps to Follow:

  1. Disable Secure Boot: Make sure to disable Secure Boot from the BIOS options, as this ISO will not work if Secure Boot is enabled.

  2. KVM Compatibility: I’ve successfully installed ESXi from:

  • A machine with support for Java Applet (KVM Desktop).
  • The web version of KVM.

Therefore, you can ignore the information in the following article: https://help.ovhcloud.com/csm/es-dedicated-servers-ipmi?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0044043, which claims that the web version of KVM is not compatible for this purpose. I’ve tested it myself, and it works!

The ISO was created using the following script: https://github.com/itiligent/ESXi-Custom-ISO. As of now, it still works well.

I hope this guide helps you solve your installation issue. If you need more details, feel free to ask.

Cheers! 🚀

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