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mattcui
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Failed to import OVF 1.0 image into an ESX 3.5 server using ovftool 1.0

I followed the ovftool 1.0 user's guide to try to import an OVF 1.0 image into an ESX 3.5 server, the ovftool command I ran is like below:

C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware OVF Tool>ovftool.exe -ds="vitestbox3:storage1" "c:\temp\ovf\WebSphere_V7.ovf" "vi://root:xxxxxx@vitestbox3.rtp.raleigh

.ibm.com"

Opening OVF source: c:\temp\ovf\WebSphere_V7.ovf

Warning: No manifest file

Opening VI target: vi://root@vitestbox3.rtp.raleigh.ibm.com/

Warning:

- The operating system has been mapped to 'Other Linux (32-bit)' from '' (id: 84).

Error:

- Line 31: Unsupported hardware family 'vmx-04'.

Then I didn't change anything and ran the above command again in the same command line window, but this time, I got a different result:

C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware OVF Tool>ovftool.exe -ds="vitestbox3:storage1" "c:\temp\ovf\WebSphere_V7.ovf" "vi://root:xxxxxxt@vitestbox3.rtp.raleigh

.ibm.com"

Opening OVF source: c:\temp\ovf\WebSphere_V7.ovf

Warning: No manifest file

Opening VI target: vi://root@vitestbox3.rtp.raleigh.ibm.com/

Target: vi://vitestbox3.rtp.raleigh.ibm.com/

Disk Transfer Failed

Error: Target disk not found

Deleting VM: WebSphere_V7

On the ESX server side, I saw it tried to create a VM, but removed it immediately due to a failure. I am not sure if I need to specify other options in the command, or I need to change something in .ovf file. It would be appreciated if someone can give me some advices/suggestions. Thanks.

- Matt

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mattcui
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It seems that I can import ovf 1.0 images into an ESX server, but got the above error when trying to import into an ESXi server. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Gabey
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I have the same problem and even try to enter the IP address as target.

same result!!

any help would be appreciated

Gab

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could you try to upgrade to ovftool 2.0.1?

If did not work please provide logs etc so I have a look.

eske

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Gabey
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great it worked with the ovftool 2.0.1

Thanks!!!

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good to hear!

be sure to also download the user guide as new features was added from ovftool 1.0 to ovftool 2.0.1

eske

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