→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5 and above

Step 1. Login to VMware ESXi GUI (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the correct ip/hostname)

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

Step 2. Click on Virtual Machines

Step 3. Select the VM, then click on Edit

Step 4. Click on CD/DVD Drive 1, select Host device, uncheck the Connect option button click on Save