You can create a Build Plan to deploy VMware ESXi 5.x to one of the following HP SD cards:
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HP 8GB SD EP Flash Media Kit: Part number 726113-B21
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HP 8GB Micro SD EP Flash Media Kit: Part Number 726116-B21
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Deploying Windows or Linux operating systems to a target server with an SD card is not supported.
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The internal SD card reader must be used. Note that this reader is typically located inside the server chassis and is not accessible from the outside of the server. External readers are not supported.
To create an Build Plan for SD card deployment:
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Make a copy of an ESXi ProLiant OS scripted install Build Plan by selecting Actions→Save As from the OS Build Plan view.
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Save the Build Plan with a new name.
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Edit the new Build Plan to add the Find SD Card on Server script as a new Build Plan step immediately before the Create Stub Partition step.
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Click OK to save the Build Plan.
The OS Build Plan is complete and ready to deploy.
This OS Build Plan will locate the SD card inserted into the internal SD card (or micro SD card) reader and install VMware ESXi to it. If an SD card is not located, the first local disk in the boot order will be used for the deployment. Using the Find SD Card on Server script will set the boot_disk custom attribute for the target server. If this target server will be redeployed with another operating system or without the SD card, the custom attribute must be manually removed.