Hi guys,
I currently have a problem with one of my servers running ESXI 6.5 and using an ARECA 1883 Controller.
So, I already installed the latest update for my ESXI for 6.5 following the guide from How to update any VMware ESXi Hypervisor to the latest using ESXCLI for easy download and install | ... . Also I installed the correct ARECA VIB which I got for my controller from https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html.
The installation of the VIB looked fine:
esxcli software vib install -v /vmfs/volumes/SSD/scsi-arcmsr-1.40.00.09-1OEM.550.0.0.1331820.x86_64.vib
Installation Result
Message: The update completed successfully, but the system needs to be rebooted for the changes to be effective.
Reboot Required: true
VIBs Installed: areca_bootbank_scsi-arcmsr_1.40.00.09-1OEM.550.0.0.1331820
VIBs Removed: areca_bootbank_scsi-arcmsr_1.30.00.03-1OEM.550.0.0.1331820
VIBs Skipped:
However, in the webinterface I can see the adapter, but I can not create a new datastore:
I also had a look at /dev/disk on the shell, no sight of the RAID 10 I created on the ARECA Controller:
I am not using VMWare certified Hardware, however, I already have other server running slightly different hardware with ESXI 6.0 and 6.5 and also a different range of AREAC Controllers (e.g. 1224) and hadnt any big problems so far. But right now I am out of ideas.
Any suggestions? Also, if you need any more information, feel free to ask.
ARECA-Controller
Areca ARC-1883 SAS/SATA RAID 6 Adapter
ESXI-Version
Client version: 1.27.2
Client build number: 9210160
ESXi version: 6.5.0
ESXi build number: 10175896
Ok, I found the solution.
We use a tool to reflash some information on the ARECA controller as we sell it in a branded version. Our production dep. adds our company name as "vendor name" in the ARECA firmware and the company name containes an "ü". Seems like the ESXI does not like that.
After reflashing and exchanging the "ü" with "ue", rebuilding the RAID and a restart, everything was fine.
Just if someone is interested.
Ok, I found the solution.
We use a tool to reflash some information on the ARECA controller as we sell it in a branded version. Our production dep. adds our company name as "vendor name" in the ARECA firmware and the company name containes an "ü". Seems like the ESXI does not like that.
After reflashing and exchanging the "ü" with "ue", rebuilding the RAID and a restart, everything was fine.
Just if someone is interested.
Hello Niklas,
I am having probably the same issue but I did not understand your answer.
Can you explain a little bit more please. Where did you change the ü by ue ??
Thanks in advance
I have the same problem with a sand and a ü in the name of the sand manufacturer (geutebrück) what software have you used to flash the areca?
I found the utility to change the vendor name!
If anyone needs it, please ask for it here.
I would like to know how to obtain the utility to change the vendor name, please! Thanks!
I wrote to the technical service of the company that had changed the name and they provided me with the utility to change the name. I had to give them the serial number of the equipment and I don't remember if there were any other questions. I linked them to this post as the problem was fully diagnosed by @NiklasGEU.