VMware

This Question is Not Answered

1 "correct" answer available (10 pts) 2 "helpful" answers available (6 pts)
2 Replies Last post: Jul 9, 2009 5:06 AM by f1ngertips  

Sata DLT-V4 ESXi 3.5 Pass Thru posted: Jul 6, 2009 1:32 AM

Click to view f1ngertips's profile Lurker
f1ngertips
2 posts since
Jun 25, 2009
I am running the lastest version of esxi 3.5. I have an XP VM that I would like to pass my tape drive through too. When I edit vm settings it detects the Tape drive fine. the problem occurs when I try to boot the VM I get a could not find file error. I will post the exact error when I have access to it.


Any ideas Welcome


Matt

Tags: quantum, dlt-v4, pass-thru, sata, 3.5, through, won't, boot, could, not, find, file, vmware, esxi

Re: Sata DLT-V4 ESXi 3.5 Pass Thru

1. Jul 8, 2009 3:29 PM in response to: f1ngertips
Click to view spurs20's profile Novice
spurs20
6 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

Hi I have a similar problem. I am a VM novice and having to setup a small business solution for myself.

I have a IBM x3650 with an internal SATA tape drive (DDS5), and have now installed ESXi 4. It does not appear to have picked up the hardware, although I can see 2 SCSI devices and a CDROM device. 1 SCSI is the disk, the other identifying as 'enclosure'... is this the tape device?

How can I get the tape device to be presented to the OS?

Thanks for any help!


Re: Sata DLT-V4 ESXi 3.5 Pass Thru

2. Jul 9, 2009 5:06 AM in response to: spurs20
Click to view f1ngertips's profile Lurker
f1ngertips
2 posts since
Jun 25, 2009

Try this it worked for me.

http://communities.vmware.com/thread/199408

Matt


Actions

VMware Beta Programs

Want to be Considered for Future Beta Programs?

Learn More

VMware Developer

Download SDKs, APIs, videos,
training, and more in the Developer community.

Learn More

Developer
Sample Code

Increase your developer productivity with VMware API sample code.

Learn More

VMworld
Sessions & Labs

Online access to the latest VMworld Sessions & Labs and online services.

Learn more

Purchase PSO Credits Online

Purchase credits to redeem training and consulting services online.

Buy Now

Community Hardware Software

View reported configurations or report your own.

Learn More

Only VMware ... Delivers Nexus 1000V

Ensure consistent, policy-based network capabilities to virtual machines across your data center.

Learn More

Communities