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Emily22o
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‎07-16-2015 01:18 AM

ESXi 6.0 no network adapter were detected

Hi boys Smiley Happy

First of all my computer is Dell Inspiron 3521, Windows 8.1

I couldn't install ESXi because of "no network adapter were detected" error. I tried install  iso from dell support site but the problem still ocurs I tried several versions. I also tried to do my own iso with ESXi Customizer but still doesn't work. I have no idea what can I do more.

Could you help me, please? Smiley Happy

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gcsc
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‎07-16-2015 02:18 AM

Check the NIC is on the supported list, if it's not on the list it won't show up.

http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php

What are you installing ESXi onto inside Windows ?

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Emily22o
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‎07-16-2015 03:40 AM

You're right, I'll try install it on VM workstation, and I let to know you how it's going.

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AmzSannegowda
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‎07-16-2015 04:40 AM

Hi Emily,

Please do check your hardware in listed under the vmware HCL.

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAAahUKEw...

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gcsc
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‎07-16-2015 05:10 AM

I found that different versions of ESXi support different hardware and you may get lucky with upgrades. For instance v5.1 supported my RealTek NICs but v5.5 didn't but if I did an upgrade from v5.1 to v5.5 it kept the drivers and they continued to work. Unfortunately the upgrade to v6.0 didn't work and they no longer appear in the DCUI.

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ibmrahulpandey
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‎09-02-2015 11:06 PM

Hey, we have Lenove laptop x240 model. i am facing same issue during installing ESXi 6.0 on vmware 12 plateform.

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davidfiorenza
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‎09-03-2015 04:44 AM

Came across a similar issue when upgrading from 5.5. Try enabling ipv6 if you have it disabled. Likely not the solution, but worth a shot

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