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Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 23:43:33 GMT

I was able to install the drivers successfully. Definitely needed the correct drivers and sorry I missed that drop down options.

The command that worked for me was esxcli software vib install -d /tmp/offlinebundlefile.zip. Replacing offlinebundlefile.zip with the name of the correct zipped file.

Created much of the issues for me by entering incorrect text.

Link light now on my network adapter.

Thanks for all your help.

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:09:42 GMT

No problem. Appreciate your help.

I did run this previously and get error I previously noted.

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:41:55 GMT

The version I have is 6.7.0 build-14320388

Downloaded the zip file corresponding to version and ran commands again and same errors

ran command below and get

Unknown command or namespace software component apply

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:39:19 GMT

When running this command I receive error

Unknown command or namespace software component apply

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:13:18 GMT

Root of Hypervisor. I moved it to the tmp folder and now I get error....

VIB VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.10-1vmw.703.8.50.55644242 requires requires vmkapi_2_9_0_0, but the requirement cannot be satisfied within the ImageProfile.

VIB VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.10-1vmw.703.8.50.55644242 requires requires vmkapi_incompat_2_9_0_0, but the requirement cannot be satisfied within the ImageProfile.

There was only one file to download from what I see and the commands for the instructions showed for version 6.5 so I used that.

Yes, USB is enabled.

Thank you

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:49:39 GMT

I did go through those steps....

I used

esxcli software vib install -d /path/to/the offline bundle zip

I get the same error.

It is the path which I don't understand. I copied the the zip file to the root.

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:17:31 GMT

The command I attempted is .....

esxcli software vib install -d /vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip

I get the following error

Could not download from depot at zip:/vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip?index.xml, skipping (('zip:vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip?index.xml', '', "Error extracting index.xml from vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip'"))
url = vmfs/volume/datastore1/ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-55634242-component-19849370.zip?index.xml

Please refer to the log file for more details.

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:01:46 GMT

I have narrowed it down to this article.

https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2015834

Getting similar error to article above. I see several datastoreUUIDs that I have listed. Am I to select one of these for my path. Which one?

Cheers

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:27:51 GMT

I rebooted but no luck.

Which instructions? I don't see a step 4.

Thanks

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:46:39 GMT

Thanks Andre

I confirmed chipset is

ASIX

AX88179

from the list. I downloaded the drivers again and found that the zipped file was named differently from the command example. Ran the command without errors. But still no link light. Do I need more time or a reboot to complete?

Cheers

Re: adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:33:14 GMT

Just wanted to add the follow the following. I am following this article

https://www.virten.net/2020/09/tips-for-using-usb-network-adapters-with-vmware-esxi/

I use WinSCP to transfer the drivers ran the command as shown in the article to install the drivers. No errors. Rebooted but still no link light. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Cheers

adding a second network adapter

Gladiator1 — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:02:52 GMT

I have a ESXi server freshly installed with an ethernet adapter. I would like to add a second network adapter which a USB 3.0 adapter. I understand I need to install drivers for this. I am a newby to VMWARE. Can someone provide steps to add this adapter with drivers?

Is it easier to add a PCI-E card instead. Will system detect that card automatically?

Thank you