ESXi installation on AMD G34 servers

[ninyop]

Our customers are complaining the slowness with which the ESXi 4.1 installs on AMD G34 servers (about 10-12 mins) compared to installation on Intel systems (about 2 mins). Has anyone else experienced similar issues? Is this even considered an issue? If yes, is there a solution?

Thanks

Nihir

SuperMicro

[golddiggie]

I've only used Intel Xeon powered servers/systems as ESX/ESXi hosts... Your customer's complaint is just another reason why I'll stick with Xeon powered systems...

Solution? Sure, use Intel Xeon powered hosts...

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[Dave_Mishchenko]

How does the boot time compare with the install time?




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[ninyop]

We have two customers who reported identical issues on different G34 systems. One mentioned that all the system performs normally after installation which is what I have seen during my testing. The other complained about choppy performance even after installation but that is a different issue.

I wanted to find out whether the installation time is common with G34 system before diving into details and involving related engineers. I want to say that it is normal as it does not affect any kind of performance but I want some data to back it up.

Thanks

Nihir

SuperMicro

[Dave_Mishchenko]

I wouldn't expect such a delay. It may be getting hung up loading a module. Did the customers make a note of when it was slow in the install process?




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