ESX 4.0 on HP DL385 G1

[sisco22]

Hi everyone, I have a DL385 G1, dual dualcore opteron 285's 2.6ghz, and was wondering if i can install ESXi 4.0 on it? Could someone help me with this?
Thanks

[Uwe Zessin]

I did not see it in this list:
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/us/en/servers/4x-servers.html

[Mark Wibaux]

The vmware HCL only shows it as supported up to ESX 3.5 U5.
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?action=search&deviceCategory=server&productId=1&advancedORbasic=advanced&maxDisplayRows=50&key=DL385&release%5B%5D=-1&datePosted=-1&partnerId%5B%5D=41&formFactorId%5B%5D=2&cpuSeriesId%5B%5D=-1&filterByEVC=0&filterByFT=0&min_sockets=&min_cores=&min_memory=&rorre=0

It may work but it certainly wont be supported by either HP or vmware.

[Kurt Gesquiere]

I have installed ESXi 4.1 on two DL385 G1's with no issues at all. Just put in the cd and install

[sisco22]

Awesome! Thanks guys. I will give it a shot tonight! :)