Leadtek Teradici APEX 2800: 1 Install the APEX 2800 card

1 Install the APEX 2800 card

1. Make sure all virtual machines hosted by the server are powered down or migrated to

another server before continuing.

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2. In the VMware vSphere client, right click on the ESXi server in the inventory and

select Enter Maintenance Mode.

3. Make sure the server is turned off and disconnected from AC power.

4. Insert the APEX 2800 into a free PCI Express slot and secure the metal bracket.

5. Plug the server into a surge-protected AC outlet and power on.

2 Install the ESXi driver package

1. Enable remote login on the VMware ESXi server:

a. Press F2 to enter customization.

b. Enter your User name and Password.

c. Enable SSH.

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ESXi 4.1

Select Troubleshooting Mode Options -> Enable Remote Tech Support (SSH)

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ESXi 5.0

Select Troubleshooting Mode Options -> Enable SSH

2. Copy the driver package from your PC to the ESXi server using secure copy:

a. Download and install WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) on your PC.

b. Start WinSCP and specify your ESXi server Host name (IP address), User name and

Password.

c. Make sure the File protocol is SCP.

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d. Click Login.

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e. Drag the apex2800-version-esxi-version-xxxxxx.zip package to the /tmp folder on

your ESXi server.

3. Connect to the ESXi server using a SSH client (e.g. PuTTy) from your PC and install

the driver package:

a. Navigate to the /tmp folder.

b. Enter the following command:

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ESXi 4.1

esxupdate --bundle apex2800-version-esxi-version-xxxxxx.zip update

The following message appears when the installation completes:

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esxcli software vib install -d /tmp/apex2800-version-esxi-version-xxxxxx.zip

The following message appears when the installation completes:

4. Reboot the ESXi server.

5. In vSphere client, right click on the ESXi server in the inventory and select Exit

Maintenance Mode.

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