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Hp DL185 G5 support

I have a HP Dl185 which I would like to install ESXI on. I tried with version 3.0 but had not success. Has anyone been able to run version 4.0 on a DL185 G5, and if so what issues did you have. I appreciate any information on this.

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Is the "BBWC module installed and write caching enabled" also required for the E200 controller?

There is a huge performance hit if the battery module is not installed and caching not enabled. I don't think you can enable write caching if you don't have it but in any case it would be suicide to enable it without the battery.

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While it isn't on the Hardware Compatibility List others have been able to install it. Do NOT use the HP version of the CD installer as it has specialized modules for supported servers and will cause problems when installed on an unsupported model. You will want to make sure the hardware virtualization is enabled in the BIOS. If you have a supported hardware raid controller (p400 etc) make sure you have the BBWC module installed and write caching enabled.

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>If you have a supported hardware raid controller (p400 etc)

Actually both controllers are supported, E200 and P400.


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I appreciate the help from you both. I look forward to using ESXI.

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If you consider any comment as helpful, please award points Smiley Happy


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Actually both controllers are supported, E200 and P400.

I wasn't excluding the e200 or the p800. That was the etc. Smiley Wink

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Is the "BBWC module installed and write caching enabled" also required for the E200 controller?

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Is the "BBWC module installed and write caching enabled" also required for the E200 controller?

There is a huge performance hit if the battery module is not installed and caching not enabled. I don't think you can enable write caching if you don't have it but in any case it would be suicide to enable it without the battery.

-- David -- VMware Communities Moderator
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If you're going to use local disks to store VMs - it is STRONGLY recommended. Otherwise it's optional.


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Hi all, I have a similar question. I have a HP DL185  G5, I want to install esxi, but i don't know which version supports my server. this page didn't help me. Search does not find my server. Help me please.

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I'm looking at the hardware specs on a DL185 and I'm really not seeing anything that would prevent ESXi4 running without issue.  I've used servers with similar hardware and all looked great.  If you can, simply hook up the server, download the latest ESXi4 U3 installer ISO and give it a whirl.  The install doesn't take too long at all...mess around and see if works.

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Hi, Ytsejamer1.
Thanks you. What you think about ESXi 5.1 for my server? Will it work?
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Again...the hardware seems like it's in the wheelhouse...nothing exotic. Even if it's not on the list, I'd give it a try and see what flies.  I can't say for sure, but again...the setup won't take you more than a few minutes time.

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