Everything is in the title.
I want to install an old ESXI (5.5 version) on a DELL PowerEdge, but just after finishing the boot of ESXI every USB devices (Mouse + keyboard) seems to turn off and I can't even do the first step of the installation. I read on internet that the cause could be ESXI 5.5 which does not support USB 3.0. It's advised to disable USB 3.0 in the BIOS following this way :
System BIOS Settings > Integrated Devices > USB 3.0 => Disable
BUT I don't find this option in Integrated devices.
So I guess we can do it on the most recent servers but not the R640 ?
Best Answer
To make it simple, plug your devices in the front usb port for the initial setup, and remotely connect to the server after the setup.
The PowerEdge R640 system supports:
USB 2.0-compliant port on the front panel
Micro USB 2.0-compliant port in the front panel
NOTE: The micro USB 2.0-compliant port on the front panel can only be used as an iDRAC Direct or a management port.
USB 3.0-compliant ports on the back panel
NOTE: One optional USB 3.0-compliant port on the front panel for 4 x 3.5 and 8 x 2.5 inch hard drive systems.
Internal USB 3.0-compliant port