VMware ESXi 8.0 Guide: Compatibility & Setup on ZimaBoard

Eva Wong

Eva Wong

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Eva Wong is the Technical Writer and resident tinkerer at ZimaSpace. A lifelong geek with a passion for homelabs and open-source software, she specializes in translating complex technical concepts into accessible, hands-on guides. Eva believes that self-hosting should be fun, not intimidating. Through her tutorials, she empowers the community to demystify hardware setups, from building their first NAS to mastering Docker containers.

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Experimental results: Compatible, but with INTEL network card

Equipment preparation：

  • 1 X zimaBoard 832
  • 1 X monitor
  • 1 X mini DP
  • 1 X SATA cable
  • 1 X keyboard
  • 1 X U disk (as installation disk)
  • 1X Intel network card

Brief description of the quick operation process:

  • Download the ESXI 8.0.iso image file, and use Rufus to write this file to the U disk as the installation disk.
  • Insert the installation disk into ZimaBoard SBC, wait for the installation to complete, and pull it out.
  • Restart the ZimaBoard Single Board Computer.
  • Read the IP address of VMware EXSI, log in, and use VMware.

The detailed installation process of ZimaBoard and VMware ESXI 8.0

Step 1: Download the image file

https://customerconnect.vmware.com/downloads/details?downloadGroup=ESXI80U1A&productId=1345

Step 2: Make and install U disk

Step 3: Install VMware

3.1 Waiting to run

3.2 Click to continue

3.3 click accept

3.4 Select ZimaBoard as the system disk

3.5 Waiting for installation

3.6 Restart the device

3.7 After logging in, check the IP

Step 4: Run VMware

Enter the IP and login to the VMware website

Eva Wong

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Eva Wong

Eva Wong is the Technical Writer and resident tinkerer at ZimaSpace. A lifelong geek with a passion for homelabs and open-source software, she specializes in translating complex technical concepts into accessible, hands-on guides. Eva believes that self-hosting should be fun, not intimidating. Through her tutorials, she empowers the community to demystify hardware setups, from building their first NAS to mastering Docker containers.

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