VMware Converter vs DELL PowerEdge 1950 & 2950

[zozo66]

Hi

I boot on Vmware Converter (3.0.3) live CD everything seem to going fine until I try to convert my server. This error "Unable to determine Guest Operating System"

It's like if converter don't see hard drive or the SCSI controleur. During I provide drivers for SCSI controlleur.

Other information all firmware are up to date on my PE 1950 & 2950 .

Someone add a success story with a DELL PowerEdge 1950, 2950 & vmware converter live CD ?

[IamTHEvilONE · Accepted solution]

You'll need a driver for the PERC 5i driver.

This should get you the driver.

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s...

If you want to integrate it into the boot disc, then you can do the following from a command line:

petool.exe -i coldclone.iso -d C:\dell\drivers\R194151\

I have attached an example output. Should you be so incline to do a network driver, you need to extract the one from the installer kit.

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s...

C:\>NIC_DRVR_WIN_R196231.EXE /s /e=C:\2950NIC

petool.exe -i coldclone.iso -n C:\2950NIC

that should get you going!!!

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[zozo66]

Hi

I see in procedure (screen shot) you use a version of Vmware Converter 4.0.2-U3. Where I can get it ? I hear it will support some version of linux. We have more than 100 Linux serveurs and we take the turn virtualisation.

If it possible to download it will be rely appraciate

Thanks a lot

Pedro

[IamTHEvilONE]

4.0.2u3 is actually related to the one packaged with Virtual Center, and can be found on the Virtual Center download page.

Please do not confuse the 2 versions. One is a beta as 4.0.0 and VERY different from 4.0.2u3 (which is basically 3.0.3 but from the virtual center download page).

Regards,

EvilOne

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[zozo66]

Hi

I'm very interest to try the beta Converter 4.0.0. Where I can download it? I see a link in an other thread but I don't have access. I got this message "You do not have the permissions to perform this action or access this

page. For further assistance, please contact a VMware Communities moderator."

Thanks again

Pedro

[IamTHEvilONE]

well, it's apparently delayed for a little bit. that link will eventually work. can't say when tho

[zozo66]

Hi

I try few times your procedure with out sucess ! When cd boot this message appear "No adapter found". I can send you my iso help to get a solution at my problem.

Thanks again

Pedro

[IamTHEvilONE]

Pedro,

If you would like to have a more hands on approach, it would need to be done via a support request. To file a new request, please refer to the following steps:

- https://www.vmware.com/support/login.do

- Login with your VMware.com account which is associated with your support contract

- Click the product name you need to file a request for assistance on

- Provide a link to this thread in the problem description

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