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Selecting a FLASH Download Server
ESX-1320/ESX-1380 Local Management Guide 7-3
7.1.2 Runtime Download
If you select runtime download, perform the following steps:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.
2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to select one of the following:
• YES, if you want the ESX to reboot and use the new firmware
image immediately.
• NO, if you want the ESX to continue using the existing firmware
image without interrupting network operation. The ESX stores the
new firmware image in FLASH memory. When you reset the ESX,
it boots from FLASH memory using the new image.
7.2 SELECTING A FLASH DOWNLOAD SERVER
Directly below the Download Method and Reboot After Download/
Commit to Flash toggle fields are the Download Server and Download
File display and input fields. The Download Server input field contains
the IP address of the server that the ESX will request a firmware image
from. By default, the Download Server field will display the last IP
address used for a firmware image download. If the same server is to be
used to perform the current download, no changes need to be made to the
Download Server input field.
The Download File input field contains the filename of the firmware
image to be downloaded and the access path used to locate it on the
server. By default, the Download File input field will display the last
firmware image filename and path used to perform a download to the
ESX. If there have been no changes to the server or the filename and path,
these defaults can be used without changes being required.