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