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Feb 15, 2009 11:27 PM

VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MT+B (PDSMi+)

hi to all! can you please give me some guide on how to successfully install VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MTB (PDSMi)? thanks!

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1. Feb 16, 2009 7:05 AM in response to: koolme
Re: VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MT+B (PDSMi+)

Hey,

 

Is this server even on the HCL? http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/pdf/vi_systems_guide.pdf

 

You can find out how to install ESXi here

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vi_pages/vi_pubs_35u2_3i_i.html

 

You can also look at creating a esxi embedded version if you have a spare usb key.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6939763/Create-an-Esx-3i-Usb-Boot-Key

 

Also, if you want just a test box, then there are plenty of solutions on the forum.



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2. Feb 16, 2009 7:52 AM in response to: koolme
Re: VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MT+B (PDSMi+)

Check out http://www.vm-help.com and look at the ESX Whitebox list - it should tell you whether or not others have reported this hardware as working with ESXi and if there are any tricks to getting it to run.

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3. Feb 16, 2009 10:14 AM in response to: koolme
Re: VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MT+B (PDSMi+)

If you're getting an error trying to install ESXi,  could you post the error and if it is storage related the type of storage controller you're using and the PCI id for it - http://www.vm-help.com/esx/esx3i/find_PCI_ID.php?

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4. Feb 16, 2009 8:29 PM in response to: koolme
Re: VMWare ESXi on Supermicro 5015M-MT+B (PDSMi+)

i managed to make it work. at first, i had 3ware controller. with that setup, it wont work. i removed 3ware and use the built-in raid of the motherboard. i was successful in installing ESXi. i will post my findings as well.

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