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January 20th, 2025 10:03
raid controller
hi
I have dell server power edge T150, I did setup, idrag and RAID 1,
Then I try to install esxi 7 or 8, but this is not work, the HD's disappear.
what do you think :)
thank you
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DELL-Erman O
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January 20th, 2025 14:47
Hi,
Make sure initilalized your RAID 1 array is set up correctly in the RAID controller's BIOS. Sometimes, the settings might not save properly, causing the drives to disappear during the OS installation. Keep your server's firmware and RAID controller drivers up to date. Use Dell's customized ESXi images, which include the necessary drivers, available on their support website.VMware vSphere: How to Download and Use Dell Customized VMware ESXi Images for PowerEdge Servers | Dell Guyana Also, double-check your BIOS settings for RAID. Switching between AHCI and RAID mode can sometimes help with detection issues.
Hope that helps!
Origin3k
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January 21st, 2025 16:13
That should be a easy one. Because you have an entry level server mostlikely with a Software Raid aka Fake- or Chipset Raid. ESXi does not support such a "RAID". You need a HW HBA like PERC H7xx, H965 which isnt supportet within the T150.
Regards,
Joerg