How to import a VMware ESXi VM into Syneto Hyperion

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at June 25th, 2025

→ Applies to: Hyperion 9.x and above
 

PREREQUISITES

If the import is performed to convert the VM and migrate both its storage and compute resources to Syneto Hyperion, it is mandatory to ensure that the VM has been properly stopped before starting the import procedure.

 

Step 1. Login to SynetoOS GUI

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. From Virtualization menu, click on Hypervisors

 

Step 3. Click on Add hypervisor button

 

Step 4. Fill in the required fields to add an external VMware ESXi and click the Add button

 

Step 5. From Virtualization menu, click on Virtual machines

 

Step 6. Select the VM you want to import

 

Step 7. In the top right corner, click on the three dots and then on Import

 

Step 8. Click on Next button

 

Step 9. Click on Next button

 

Step 10. Check the entire configuration and click on Import

 

Step 11. Convert the VM ("How to Convert a VMware ESXi VM into a Syneto Hyperion VM")