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ESXi install - no disks found

When creating an instance from an ESXi 6.5 ISO, the ESXi installation wizard does not list any hard disks.

Note

Although nested virtualization can be enabled through the ThinkAgile CP Cloud Controller Management Portal, ThinkAgile CP cannot support individual forms of nested virtualization.

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:

  1. Forcibly reboot the instance.
  2. When the instance starts to boot into the ESXi installation ISO, press Shift + O to edit Boot Options.
  3. Add preferVmklinux=TRUE to the end of the line, and press ENTER to apply the changes.

    The ESXi installation ISO now recognizes the disks.

  4. After completing the installation, force-shutdown the instance to unmount the ESXi installation ISO and then restart it to boot from the hard disk.