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Junik
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‎06-28-2012 05:28 AM
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Trouble with Realtek RTL8211CL

Hi,

I am pretty new to VMware. I tried to install the ESXi 5 but during the installation it says that it didn't find any ethernet device and cancels the installation. The PC I'm using has an onboard Realtek RTL8211CL Ethernet Controller. I googled for a driver to create a customized installation but couldn't find one.

I don't know what I have to do now and would be thankful for any advice.

Thank you in advance and sorry for my bad english.

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MartinAmaro
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‎06-28-2012 06:16 AM
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The simple answer is you need to replace that card with a supported device. You will need to disable the onbard Realtek and get a Intel NIC. ESX does not have drivers for RealTek

To see the complete hardware compatability list go to URL

www.vmware.com/go/hcl/

If you find this or any other answer useful please consider awarding points by marking the answer correct or helpful.

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MartinAmaro
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‎06-28-2012 06:16 AM
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The simple answer is you need to replace that card with a supported device. You will need to disable the onbard Realtek and get a Intel NIC. ESX does not have drivers for RealTek

To see the complete hardware compatability list go to URL

www.vmware.com/go/hcl/

If you find this or any other answer useful please consider awarding points by marking the answer correct or helpful.
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Junik
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‎06-28-2012 06:20 AM
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Ok, thank you

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