ESX console “unsupported” trick to add static route to a ESXi host.
How to add a static route to ESXi machine:
- Login to local console
- Hit Alt+F1
- Type (there is no feedback):
unsupported
- Console will show Password prompt
- Enter root password
- Use esxcfg-route command to manipulate routing talbe entries
- e.g. #> esxcfg-route -a 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.2.2
