intel 82576

[nOon29]

Hi all,

I try to install esx on a server but i have problem with my nic. I see they have an iso with the driver for intel 82576 but i don't know how to install this driver on esxi (we have noconsole ...). So if anyone have an how to for me it would be great. I also see an oem to make a custom iso but i use a specific oem for the areca driver xD.

Thanks

[DSTAVERT]

Download and burn the CD. The instructions for installing are on the CD as a Readme file in DOC.

[nOon29]

Thanks, i know that but how i can mount the cd on esxi? On esx is simple it's the same command of linux but on esxi we have 0 control...

So i re-read the readme.txt and i begin to understand.

On my windows i mount the cd and with the vsphere cli i go on the good folder.

When i am on the good folder i make a command like that:

vihostupdate --server @ip -- username root --password passwd --install bundle INT-.zip that's right? Or i make a mistake in my commad?

[DSTAVERT]

You will need to use rcli to install the bundle. Download the VMA appliance or use the rcli from the link on your ESXi host web interface.

[nOon29]

Thanks,

I will try that tomorrow and hope is work.

Do you know if a oem.tgz exist with all the compiled driver (areca, intel nic, realtek ...)

[DSTAVERT]

I doubt that there is an oem,tgz with those components but you can check at vm-help.com

[Dave_Mishchenko]

The script by Varazir will help you create a custom install CD or USB boot drive - http://www.vm-help.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4.




Dave

VMware Communities User Moderator

New book in town - vSphere Quick Start Guide -http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/08/12/new-book-in-town-vsphere-quick-start-guide/.

Do you have a system or PCI card working with VMDirectPath? Submit your specs to the Unofficial VMDirectPath HCL - http://www.vm-help.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=21.

[nOon29]

the vsphere cli say's vihostupdate is not a command...

And i have another problem when i try to put the vma on the datastore i have this error:

Failed to log into NFC, the same with vsphere host update. Idon't understand i have install 10 esxi maybe and i never seen this problem.

[DSTAVERT · Accepted solution]

Use the perl version. vihostupdate.pl

[nOon29]

The vihostupdate.pl is unknow too

No it's good now i have update my server succesfully.

Thanks all

[DSTAVERT]

Did you install the vSphere CLI?

[DSTAVERT]

Read through the Readme. Some of the CD's are bootable installers. Boot from the CD and they patch the current ESXi installation. Read carefully.