To access DCUI/Console of ESXi: Use below key combination of ALT + Function keys to access the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) of an ESXi host ALT+F1 = Switches to the console. ALT+F2 = Switches to the DCUI. ALT+F11 = Returns to the banner screen. ALT+F12 = Displays the VMkernel log on the consol e.
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