vmware network not connecting on hp dl380 g7
Hey folks, been googling this one a lot and can't find possible explanation. Got a new esxi machine up and running and it's not picking up dhcp address from the dhcp server. Network card is recognised...
View Articleredundant esxi on embedded dual SD
Hello, I've searched around a bit but can't find the answer.What exactly is the benefit from installing a redundant esxi on a single server? My server in question has an embedded dual SD module, where...
View ArticleESXi 5.1 install - server with just two 10g NICs into a network LAG via LACP
Group, We are trying to install a new ESXi 5.1 server with just two NICs attached to a network via a LACP enabled LAG. The issue for us is that the boot option only offer interface, vlan, tag/untagged...
View ArticleNo License Icon
Hello,I'm new to VMware setups.I'm trying to obtain and then install a license for ESXi 5.0. I have the trail installed (59 days left) and plan on requesting a license this afternoon. When I go into my...
View ArticleEsxi5.1 not recognizing my RAID 10 virtual drive
Hello All, I have a server of cisco ucs 220 m3 and 4 ard drives connected of 1tb each .. with a RAID controller of LSI 92668i... I created RAID 10 virtual drive and when booting it up it shows me that...
View ArticleDoes installing an ESXi enterprise license 'phone home' to ensure authenticity?
When you install a windows OS it connects to Microsoft servers to authenticate the key is legal and never used before. Does installing an ESXi license have the host connect to any sort of VMware...
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Installation Problem
I have Intel (r) Core (TM) i7-3770 CPU 3.4 GHz System with 8GB RAM and 64 bit architecture When I try to install EXSI server 5.1 or 5.0 that I download VMware website (304...
View ArticleESX Nic Card
How many NIC card can be configured on one ESX host and how to connect Virtual switch with a Physical switch.
View Articlesystem mirror (raid 1 or?)
If I would like to keep my ESXi (5.5 most likely) and vmstore on a system mirror (e.g., 2x SSDs), what is my best controller option fora) at a minimum 2x6Gb sata ports (with matching bandwidth for...
View ArticleIs it possible to upgrade esxi 5.5 to custom Dell esxi 5.5 Ao1 ?
We have a Dell R410 wich was upgraded from 4.1 to 5.5, the regular installation cd was used in stead of a Dell customized one.Q: is it possible to upgrade the current install with the Dell version...
View ArticleHelp with user name and password bmware vshpere client 5.1
I need help, our installer packed up and left our location but did not leave our user name or password for VMware vSphere Client 5.Can anyone help me with defaults or help to look up the username and pw?
View ArticleNewbie Question: Hard Disk Capacity
Hi, I have 4 x 73GB HDD and when I installed VMWare it showed me only 2 disks each of 63GB capacity approximately (I do not remember the exact number but close to this). I wanted to build at least 3 to...
View ArticleAdding a drive to ESXi
I installed ESXi "first time" on a desktop with two hard drivers.Server is up and running. However i can only use the hard drive the server is installed on. Can someone please point me in the right...
View ArticleESXI 5.5 Problem with SSD 512 GB
Hi today i download ESXI 5.5 and now i try install, but i have problem ESXI 5.5 not see on install my SSD, model: "ts512gssd370"On install ESXI 5.5 see just my USB Drive but not SSD hard Can u help me...
View ArticleKickstart create a VMFS Volume
Hi I'm building a kickstart config for our branch offices. I wish to install to a SD card and then format and create a VMFS volume on the RAID 6 set of disks. It installs fine to the SD card. How ever...
View ArticleNeed suggestions
Hello Expert,We have some physical servers running with ESXi 5.5 U2. Some configuration changes have been done on those servers by others. We do not want those changes. I was just wondering , do you...
View ArticleVMXNET3 abruptly disconnects from the vDS on a server running Windows 2012 R2
VMXNET3 abruptly disconnects from the vDS on a server running Windows 2012 R2. When this happens, the affected server also loses it's static IP for a 169. address.Any ideas on what could be causing...
View ArticleDell CS24 Opteron - No puedo instalar ESXi
Buenas tardes, Hemos comprado en la empresa 2 servidores opteron cs24 de Dell, cuando vamos a instalar cualquier versión de ESXi desde la 4.1 hasta la 5.5 actualizada, una vez que configuramos el RAID5...
View ArticleESX 5.1 config changes do not save
I have two identical servers. http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX39068Both servers have 32GB RAM.Both servers have 3xIntel PRO 1000 NICs, with an on board realtrek NIC.I have identical USB...
View ArticleESXi 5.5 appears to break ANY and ALL on board sata passthrough capabilities
On board sata pass-through capabilities which worked on ALL versions of ESXi 5.1 is no longer working with ESXi 5.5 for Supermicro motherboard: X8SI6-F.Does this mean I have to create my own...
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