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mia_tech
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‎03-20-2010 03:04 PM

insert the ESX installation media Error

guys, during the install, I"m getting "Insert the ESX installation media," but the DVD is in the drive, I click ok, and keep getting same error.... anyone come across this before?

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danm66
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‎03-20-2010 07:19 PM

The problem is that the linux kernel, used to start the installation, recognizes the CD/DVD device but the vmware kernel, that does the installation, doesn't. You can try updating the firmware on the CD/DVD or using a different drive or, alternatively, use the ISO through ILO/DRAC to install with. Last resort, try 3.5 installation media and then upgrade to 4.

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mia_tech
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‎03-20-2010 08:30 PM

to upgrade from 3.5 to 4, just pop the esx 4 install cd on the esx server, or is there a specific way to upgrade?

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danm66
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‎03-20-2010 08:52 PM

no, you will need to use the HUU (Host Update Utility) or Update Manager(comes with vCenter server). You can only do fresh installs of 4.0 from CD.

You can get the HUU with the vSphere client from the vmware downloads page.

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mia_tech
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‎03-22-2010 12:27 AM

there could be a chance that after the upgrade my drives stop working as a result of upgrading the kernel and the drivers....

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mia_tech
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‎03-22-2010 01:40 PM

could some one point me to an article/turotial on how to do the upgrade with Update Manger?

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