Install MegaCLi for ESXi

Install MegaCLi for ESXi

Download attached MegaCLi zip file:

Extract the vib file from the zip and upload to the server.

Install using the following:

esxcli software vib install -v=/tmp/vmware-esx-MegaCli-8.07.07.vib --force --maintenance-mode --no-sig-check

You will need to reboot the system to complete the installation.

 

Common MegaCli commands can be found here.

https://siliconmechanics.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/208795666

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