Unable to connect to vSphere via vSphere Client

[txvcharlie]

I just finished installed/configured VMware Hypervisor 5.1.0 on HP Proliant DL380 G7 server. Below is the error I got when connecting to the host via vSphere Client:

In the hypervisor Network Adapters, the static IP address that I have is linked to vmnic0 showing below.

Please let me know if this is incorrect.

And in the DNS Configuration, I set the Primary and Alternate DNS Server to match ours. Then the Hostname is changed to CompanyHost.

Again, please let me know if my configuration is incorrect. If it's all correct, I wonder why connecting to this host is not working. Any suggestion is much appreciated.

[txvcharlie]

1. Does it matter much if I can connect to the host via vSphere Client even though vmnic0 and vmnic1 is disconnected?
2. Is it critical to get the host to ping the DNS server? Do I want to resolve this before installing virtual machines?
3. Do I have to get the DNS to resolve the myVMVhost.myCompany.com before installing virtual machines? How critical is it if I usually connect to the host via IP address instead of the host name?

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

1. As long as one port is connected you are fine. Anyway, I'd suggest you verify the connections to ensure proper cabling. The network ports on the DL380G7 are counting from right to left! (see HP Product Bulletin)

2.-3. DNS resolution is not critical at all for a stand alone host, but should be in place in case you are going to add the host to a vCenter Server environment.

André

[txvcharlie]

Thank you so much for all the help. And no, it's unlikely that we will run a vCenter anytime soon.