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Marianoal
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Install ESXI 6 in Lenovo System x 3650 M5

hello, I have been trying to install Esxi 6 in Lenovo System X 3650.  after selecting the disc gives me the following error:


vmkftools failed with message: create fs deviceName:...


failed to check for existing file system on device...


Error: No such file or directory


any ideas?




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virtualg_uk
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Is the server on the HCL here: https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php

Also, what media are you using, can you try the Lenovo ESXi image which contains all the Lenovo drivers. Link here: Download VMware vSphere


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vervoortjurgen
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hi

did you try the lenovo custom image?

https://my.vmware.com/group/vmware/details?downloadGroup=OEM-ESXI60U1A-LENOVO&productId=491

are you installing on SD/USB or HDD?

re-create RAID config if you installing on HDD

kind regards Vervoort Jurgen VCP6-DCV, VCP-cloud http://www.vdssystems.be
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Marianoal
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Hi, i try in USB, SSD and HDD


same mistake in every device, re-create RAID and continuous error



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virtualg_uk
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Did you try installing the custom ESXi image for Lenovo servers as above? This contains all correct drivers.


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vervoortjurgen
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hi

i would open a support call then with lenovo

might be hardware problem

ESXi 5.x installation fails with the error: Device path name is not a valid absolute or relative pat...

kind regards Vervoort Jurgen VCP6-DCV, VCP-cloud http://www.vdssystems.be
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Marianoal
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yes, i try installing the custom ESXi image for Lenovo and nothing

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virtualg_uk
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And this is a totally new install, there was no previous installation on the device?


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Marianoal
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Is a totally new install, i open a support call with lenovo.

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Marianoal
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the mother was failed, they changed and all good

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