ISCSI Volume cannot open on both hosts simultaneously!?
Hi all, I have ESX 3.0.1 installed on 2 hosts, which are both open in the VIC. I have created the ISCSI adaptor in the network section, I have enabled ISCSI and entered the target IP address on both...
View ArticlevMotion error: different offload or security policies
Hi, I am receiving this error when attempting to vMotion a running windows VM between two new 3.5 U2 R900's (one fresh install from ISO and one esxupdate upgrade from U1) VC is the new U2 as well....
View ArticleBuffalo iSCSI storage with VI3
Has anyone tested Buffalo iSCSI storage with VI3? http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/terastation/terastation-pro-ii-iscsi-rackmount-storage-system Thank you
View ArticleSNMP MIB/OID Query for Free Disk Space on VMFS Partition
We use a third-party SNMP monitoring tool (What'sUp Pro) and we would like to monitor the free disk space on the VMFS partitions on our ESX servers. Does anyone know what MIB or OID i would have to...
View ArticleOpenfiler 2.3 or Xtravirt Virtual San
Guys right now I run openfiler 2.2 in my dev environment for about 30 systems. However I have been reading on openfiler 2.3 and xtravirts virtual sign. I would like to know has anyone her used...
View ArticleThin Client USB Support to Win XP VM in ESX
Hello, I am using a Sun Ray Thin client (from Sun) to connect to a Windows XP VM running under ESXi. I know the Sun Ray supports USB and will redirect the local USB ports on the Sun Ray via RDP to...
View ArticleWorkaround for "Unable to get Console path for Mount"
Error message: Error during the configuration of the host: Unable to get Console path for Mount Envirovment : ESX 3.5 u2 with NFS datastore We are in the process of moving data between datastores. I...
View ArticleCannot connect with vmware converter 4.0.1
I'm trying to convert a win 200 SQL server. The service is installed, and the server rebooted, but when I try toconnect to the server via converter I get the message "The VMware converter agent...
View ArticleHost will not enter maintenance mode - Operation Timed Out
Hey all. I am trying to put one of my hosts into maintenance mode and am recieving a "Operation Timed Out" Error. All of the VMs have been moved off the host so I know it is not a "CD in the drive"...
View ArticleHyperThreading conf settings?
Hi, I know ESX has an checkbox to enable HyperThreading ... well, VMware Server 2.0 does not have such a checkbox but I'm quite sure it should also support HyperThreading. Does anybody know what is the...
View ArticlePCIe Analog VITC/LTC Time Code Reader with ESXi
Hello , We have both PCIe Analog VITC/LTC Time Code Reader (Adrienne card) we would like to install it on one of our dedicated Virtual server my question is, how can we make one of the Virtual hosts...
View ArticleCPU compatible doubt
Hello I have 3 ESX Servers in a cluster with HA & DRS working fine and with the CPU configuration below: Server 1 & 2 (DELL PE 2950)-vendor_id : GenuineIntelcpu family : 15model...
View ArticleHP Management Agents Homepage Problem - No Details / Server is NULL
Currently trying to install HP Agents version 8.1.1 on 9 HP DL585 G5 Servers, but when I log into the management home page https://servername:2381 ther is no information for any of the componets and...
View ArticleHow to Reset HBA on ESXi server
Hello all, I need to reset one Emulex HBA on my ESXi installable server in order to get access to the fabric.I would like to avoid the need to reboot this prod server. I found the LPutil tool on ESX...
View ArticleDisgustingly poor performance from iSCSI luns on NetApp
I have been suffering with this issue for some time now - I have two Netapp 3020's clustered - one head with FC disks and one head with SATA disks. Same level of Ontap etc. - the lun on the FC head is...
View ArticleNFS mount problem ....Permission Denied
I am running a BUFFALO TERA NAS with NFS. I created the NFS share on this device. (192.168.23.55) Share name: Datastores...Full NFS path:/mnt/array1/DatastoresI want to mount this NFS share on my NFS...
View ArticleFailed to import client (using Data protector for backup VMware ESX server)
Hi, I've been trying to backup VMWare ESX 3.5 with Data Protector 6.1.Agent, such as da,ma,vmware already installed in ESX.Ports 5555 for comunicating with the server also been opened. But, when I'm...
View ArticleCopy the /etc/passwd and /etc/group files from your ESX server to the machine...
I am trying to setup an NFS share on my windows server so that I can do vMotion. I have 2 ESX servers that will be accessing this storage location so that I can vMotion the contents on one ESX server...
View ArticleVM ballooning while ESX plenty of free mem and no overcommitment
Hi everyone, I'm experiencing a strange behaviour on ESX 3.0.3, 104629 server. It is just installed, only 3 VM running on it, 48GB of physical RAM in the ESX, and ... some VMs are already using...
View ArticleAdd EMC CX300 on VMESX3.0.2
Hi, Expert We have EMC CX300 (FC SAN Switch enabled.) And We installed VMESX3.0.2 in new HP DL385 G2 Server. I google EMC CX300 installation guide for VMESX, But nothing is founded. I wonder whethere...
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