[vmware] image builder issue

[madrebel]

So, trying to track down the driver for the onboard software raid on intel system board S5520UR.

My search thus far ahs lead me here

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...ng=eng&OSVersion=VMware*&DownloadType=Drivers

however this pacakge doesn't contain a proper index.xml etc. what is does have is a suggestion to search for some tips and tricks PDF on their site, so i did. that document points to and suggets using LSI_5_34-offline bundle which I've grabbed and am about to export a new iso.

just wondering if anyone has a better answer before i start burning disk after disk until i find the right friggin driver.

 

[itrsteve]

If you download that .zip on the intel site the readme states the vib in the package is 5.34-1vmw.500.0.0.406165

If you download this offline bundle from here
https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details?downloadGroup=DT-ESXi50-LSI-2108-V534&productId=285

and a quick run esxcli software sources get returns
scsi-megaraid-sas 5.34-1vmw.500.0.0.406165

So yes, you shouldn't have to burn any more than one CD. It appears to be what you need.

 

[madrebel]

it isn't. there is a driver missing somewhere. i'll have to deal with my intel rep/support.

 

[itrsteve]

Well in theory according to their documentation it would have worked. Best of luck sorting that out with intel.

 

[madrebel]

for anyone wondering, intel support was no help. apparently there is no vmware .vib for the onboard software raid.

oh well, scrounged up some lsi 9240s. they work fine.