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ESX 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...

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ESXI5 on MAC BOOK PRO EARLY 2011

I was trying to Install ESXi 5.1 on 2011 Mac book Pro. I got it installed properly. But i am having issues with DHCP lookup failed.   Can you please help me how to resolve it. Have you tried to...

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VT6105/VT6106S [Rhine-III] No found

Hi All, I hope someone can help me on this regarding one of the NIC card (VT6105/VT6106S) doesn't not detected at vSphere Client. 000:002:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications AR8151 v2.0...

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VSphere Installation Question

Hi All,I am in the process of building the following server:Case: Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Tower Case Black PearlPower Supply: Corsair Professional Series HX750 750W ATX Fully Modular 80PLUS Gold...

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unable to install esxi5 on i7 processor laptop

i have quad core i7 processor hp laptop i am unable to install ESXi 5 on this it has 8 gigs of ram can anyone help

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system 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...

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New IT setup with Vmware Vsphere essentials plus kit

Hello Friends, I need suggestions to figure out a proper solution to start with a New IT Setup(15-20 users) using VMware Vsphere 5 Essentials Plus Kit to run below number of vms. A)Below VMs to start...

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Does 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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Help 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?

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ESXi 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...

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ESXi 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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redundant 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...

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getting a error message while installing the esxi

Hi,I am getting a error message "network adaptors were not detected" while installing the esxi5.0 in my laptop, and i cant continue my installation my laptop configuration i3 2nd generation Nic is...

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ESXi 5.1 Installation through PXE problems

Hi,I'm trying to install the ESXi 5.1 through PXE but I have some problems. I've read the vsphere 5 documentation about how to install ESXi via PXE linux. I've set up the TFTP and DHCP correctly. In...

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ESXi scratch location and syslog

Hi, we got some IBM blades runing ESXi 4.1 and 5 through Embedded USB. In the past we had some issues to provide VMware support with valid ESXi logs from the blades. We end up to configure syslog to...

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No network interface found Intel Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (1x Intel®...

tyring to install esxi vsphere, have a supermicro x10slq with what is listed as Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports    (1x Intel® i217LM & 1x Intel® i210AT)getting the error message no network...

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ESX 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...

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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...

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PXE installation HP Image

Hi,I am trying to install esxi using PXE.I can install Esxi not HP Image but can't install HP image as a "VMware-ESXi-5.5.0-Update1-1623387-HP-5.73.17-Mar2014" or...

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Update from ESXi 5.0 to 5.5 doesnt work

Hi all, we want to update our ESXi Server Version 5.0 to Version 5.5 but the Update doesnt recognize the old Version (5.0). How can we fix this ? CheersDirk

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