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slize
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DH87RL - No Network adapters

Hello, I have a problem with the Intel DH87RL, the Installation of Esxi 5.5 stopps with the message: "No Natwork Adapters".

What did i have to do that i can install the Esxi?

yours sincerely

sliZe

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admin
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Hi,

Seems that the Nic' drivers are not getting detected. Try installing the Custom Image from the Hardware for eg : if its dell try the dell Image or Hp try the HP image.

It would have the custom NIC drivers and that Should work.

Thanks,
Avinash

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slize
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Hi,
thank you, but my Server is a self builded System with a Intel i7 4771 and the Intel DH87RL
Motherboard. I believe, that Dell or Hp dont have the right image for me.

Improve me please, if I'm wrong.

Thank you as far as, for the fast answer!
sliZe

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admin
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Hi,

What about the Network Cards..?? what make and model is that.??

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slize
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The NIC is the onboard Lan, its a Intel i217-v

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Linjo
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See this thread, same issue: Ethernet driver issue.

Best regards, Linjo Please follow me on twitter: @viewgeek If you find this information useful, please award points for "correct" or "helpful".
a_p_
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Here's another link to a blog which explains how to create a custom ISO/CD with the required drivers.

http://www.virten.net/2013/09/esxi-5-x-installation-on-intel-nuc-fails-with-no-network-adapters/

André

slize
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Thank you! I have sended a message to the thread master and i hope he can give me the image! Smiley Happy

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slize
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Thank you too, I'm trying it now - hope it works... Smiley Happy

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admin
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I agree with Andre to go with the Custom Image.!!

Thanks,
Avinash

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slize
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Thank you all so much! It works! I used the link from André! Smiley Happy

shankerhari
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Hi Slize

Since last two days I was facing the same issue with DH87MC as it uses the same network controller. Finally I managed to get it work for my PC with desktop board intel DH87MC (Network Controller I217v).


Attached is the driver's .VIB file that I used injected it to original ISO using ESXi Customizer, it should work for you too.


Regards

Hari

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a_p_
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Thanks for sharing your solution.

Btw. the link I provided earlier in this thread provides a walk-through on how to create a custom image including the driver you mentioned.

André

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