Hi Everyone,
I am new to ESXi server and am trying to get a test environment up and running. I have got a Dell PowerEdge 1600sc to use for this as I saw on this thread that it was working with ESXi http://communities.vmware.com/thread/2292
The server has 2 x Xeon processors, 768Mb (i will up this if I get it to boot ) memory, 2 x 36Gb SCSI (no raid) on the LSI controller. I have updated the BIOS to the latest version A12.
When I try to boot ESXi I get a PSOD with the error "Not_implemented /build/mts/release/bora-123629/bora/vmkernel/sched/sched.c:5057"
The only other posts I found with this overcame it with BIOS updates but this has not worked for me.
Any help will be appreciated.
Stuart
You'll need at least 1 GB of memory. I had the same issue with ESXi in a VM that had 768 MB and it was fixed by increasing the memory to 1 GB.
Hi Suprauche,
Thanks for answering.
I realise this is not on the HCL but as this is a test lab box for ESXi I am just loking for whitebox compatabillity and not production support. The previous poster aknosp had posted "[You can run ESX Server on this box without an issue; however, it will not be supported by VMware|t-2292]."
This is all I am looking for and would be really grateful if someone could help me overcome this error.
I have been using the 1600SC as a test platform without any problems (ESX3i) - You mentioned 768MB RAM, my test platform is using 4GB. Your PSOD may be a RAM issue, try swapping out your RAM and then install again.
You'll need at least 1 GB of memory. I had the same issue with ESXi in a VM that had 768 MB and it was fixed by increasing the memory to 1 GB.
I've ordered in some more memory and will let you know how it goes when it arrives.
Thanks,
Stuart
Hey Stuart,
Have you made any progress on this? I was considering buying a used 1600SC.
Thanks,
Dan
I have increased the amount of physical memory in this host and ESX now boots without error. It did not need a reinstall and everything seems to be working perfectly.
Thanks everyone that helped with this.
Stuart