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10 Replies Last post: Aug 15, 2008 11:15 AM by rob.nance  

ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers posted: May 20, 2008 1:41 PM

Click to view smyth's profile Novice 12 posts since
May 20, 2008
I am looking at installing ESXi server on either a HP Proliant DL140 G3 or DL160 G5 server and wondered if anybody had any experience of this. I know they are not listed in the hardware compatibility but wondered if this was possible? Or would it be better to use a DL360 G5 with the internal USB port?

Would the HP 8 Internal Port SAS HBA with RAID controller be supported or are just the HP Smart Array Raid cards? Also can you monitor the health status of the server or this an extra plugin from HP?

Any thoughts, experience or tips would be appreciated.

Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

1. Aug 1, 2008 6:56 AM in response to: smyth
Click to view CardConnection's profile Lurker 2 posts since
Aug 1, 2008
Just wondering if you ever tried the installation on the DL160 G5. We are considering the same and would like any feedback you may have prior to making our final decision.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

2. Aug 1, 2008 8:24 AM in response to: smyth
Click to view aguacero's profile Hot Shot 176 posts since
Jan 25, 2008
I just installed 3i Installable U2 on a HP DL360 G3. So far I have not seen any errors during installation. Plan to upgrade the memory to start hosting some test VM.

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Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

4. Aug 1, 2008 10:49 AM in response to: aguacero
Click to view Dave.Mishchenko's profile Guru 8,974 posts since
Nov 15, 2005
What model of storage controller does your DL360 have?

Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

5. Aug 1, 2008 10:53 AM in response to: smyth
Click to view Dave.Mishchenko's profile Guru 8,974 posts since
Nov 15, 2005
You might want to speak with your HP rep to see what they plan to certify. Often the vender will be supporting a model before it shows up on the HCL. The HCL should also soon be expanding in terms of seeing more certification of ESXi on systems that are certified for ESX.

Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

7. Aug 1, 2008 12:03 PM in response to: smyth
Click to view Dave.Mishchenko's profile Guru 8,974 posts since
Nov 15, 2005
thought this model was in the HCL?
Your DL360 G5 - yes it is - I was referring to the other models you had mentioned. The P400i is supported for ESXi and ESX.

Prior to the price change, my understanding was that you could a unlicensed USB key with ESXi for around $50 (it's a quality USB key :) ). I would expect that'll stay the same and you'll just get your ESXi license from Vmware.
Click to view aguacero's profile Hot Shot 176 posts since
Jan 25, 2008
I believe it to be the HP SmartArray 5i.

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Re: ESXi install on HP Proliant DL100 Servers

10. Aug 15, 2008 11:15 AM in response to: smyth
Click to view rob.nance's profile Novice 18 posts since
Jul 14, 2008
smyth wrote:
Dave.Mishchenko wrote:
thought this model was in the HCL?
Your DL360 G5 - yes it is - I was referring to the other models you had mentioned. The P400i is supported for ESXi and ESX.

Prior to the price change, my understanding was that you could a unlicensed USB key with ESXi for around $50 (it's a quality USB key :) ). I would expect that'll stay the same and you'll just get your ESXi license from Vmware.

Sorry Dave Long day at work I got confused.

I believe for The DL160 G5 it was the HP SC40Ge SAS HBA with RAID.

Is the HP unlicensed USB key this model 480872-B21. How does the free ESXi license work this and has anybody tried to do this?

Has anyone confirmed whether nor not the USB key without a license works with a new free ESXi license? Need to order either the $495 model or this $50 model for a development HP DL380 G5, but don't want to get the $50 model at it require a special license.


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