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sharoncook
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‎03-15-2013 06:29 AM

Installing Esxi 4.1 on new server with no operating system or drivers

Hi

We have purchased a new Zoostorm with no os. I have tried to load Esxi to start configuration but it fails.

I am new to Vmware so if anyone can help I would be grateful.

Thanks

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TomHowarth
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‎03-15-2013 06:38 AM

what is a ZooStorm?  ESXi has quite a tight HCL if the product is not on there then it is not supported,  that said you may be able to install the product,  download and burn the ISO and attempt to do an install.

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sharoncook
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‎03-15-2013 06:46 AM

Zoostorm is the make of the Server .Desktop - http://www.zoostorm.com/

Processor

  • AMD A6-3670K 2.7Ghz Quad Core APU
  • Cache: 4MB

Memory

  • 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM
  • Supports up to 16GB
  • 2 x DIMM sockets (used)

Hard Drive

  • 2TB SATA 3.5” HDD

Optical Drive

  • DVDRW

Software

  • No Operating System

Chipset

  • AMD A55

Display

  • N/A

Graphics

  • AMD Radeon™ HD 6530D Graphics,
  • up to 4GB graphics system memory

Audio

  • High Definition Audio, 5.1 channel

Input Devices

  • No Keyboard or Mouse

Networking

  • Realtek 10/100/1000 LAN

Power Supply

  • 300 watts

Dimensions

  • Height: 360mm
  • Width: 375mm
  • Depth: 180mm

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    TomHowarth
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    ‎03-16-2013 05:38 AM

    well the first thing I see is the RealTek NIC card, as far as I am aware there are no supported RealTek nic cards on the HCL.  also what is the SATA Controller in the device

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    lvaibhavt
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:11 AM

    Please verify if the processor A6 is VT enabled

    i did google it up howerver I was not find any VT compatibility

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    sharoncook
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:32 AM

    Hi

    It has AMD - V technology built in.

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    lvaibhavt
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:34 AM

    have you enabled the same in BIOS?

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    sharoncook
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:35 AM

    Enabled in Bios

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    lvaibhavt
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:42 AM

    Try a different medium like try booting from USB/different dvd and then try installing ESXi

    Also let me know the error it returns - if any

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    sharoncook
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    ‎03-18-2013 06:44 AM

    I have tried Esxi 3.5 / 5.1 and USB and still will not load

    REgards

    Sharon

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    sharoncook
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    ‎03-18-2013 07:31 AM

    Found the solution and it works

    http://www.kendrickcoleman.com/index.php/Tech-Blog/realtek-8111e-works-with-vmware-vsphere-5.html

    Can't take the credit for this

    Thanks to the man above.

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