HP Proliant ML350Gen10 no disk during installation

[StevenGoossens]

During ESXi 6.7 installation on a new hardware HP Proliant ML350Gen10, no local disk (SSD 960G SSD SATA, RAID-1) is available to install Vmware.

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Welcome to the Community,

Can you confirm that you are using the HPE customized ESXi installation image, which contains the required RAID controller drivers?

André

[StevenGoossens]

I have downloaded ESXi6.7 ISO from the Vmware website.

[StevenGoossens]

Hardware specifications

Server model: HP Enterprise ProLiant ML350 Gen10 server

CPU: 2x HP Enterprise Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processor

RAM: 4x HP Enterprise 16GB (1x16GB) Single Rank x4

HardDisk: 2x 960GB SSD, 8.89 cm (3.5") , SATA III

NIC: HP 1Gb Ethernet 4-port 331i Adapter

Controller: Smart Array S100i SR Gen10

Snr. CZJ91907KN

[StevenGoossens]

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi ISO) image (Includes VMware Tools)

[a_p_]

HPE - like other major vendors - provide a customized ESXi installation image with additional drivers, and tools. This image is available from the VMware website (see Custom Images), or you need create your own one by injecting the drivers into the native VMware image.

Anyway, the "S100i" controller is a so called Software RAID controller, which isn't supported. In order to use your disks/SSDs in a RAID set, you need a hardware RAID controller.

André

[StevenGoossens]

Dear Andre,

Thank you for your response. I will address the supplier for a solution. Thank you in advance,

Sincerely,

Steven Goossens

[StevenGoossens]

The supplier offers a Raid Controller type P408i-a SR. Is this the best solution?

- P408i-a SR Gen10 raid controller

- HPE ML350 Gen10 LFF AROC Cable Kit

- 96W Smart Storage Battery (P01367-B21)

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

The P408i-a SR controller with 2 GB flash-backed write cache (FBWC), and the battery should work just fine.

Whenever you are looking for hardware, ensure compatibility with the ESXi version you intend to use.

Helpful resources in this case are:

VMware from HPE Certification and Support | Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 Server (QuickSpecs/a00021852enw.pdf)

HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller

https://www.hpe.com/us/en/servers/hpe-esxi.html

VMware Compatibility Guide - System Search

VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search

André

[scott28tt]

Moderator note: Moved to ESXi