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Article ID: 309334
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Environment
VMware vSphere ESXi 5.5
VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0
VMware vSphere ESXi 5.1
VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5
Cause
This issue can occur if you are using:
- Hardware that is not listed in the VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide
- A corrupt ESXi 5.x installation file supplied by a vendor
- A vendor-provided USB drive or CD/DVD media that is faulty
- The boot device, such as a USB Flash Drive or SD Flash Card, that is being installed on is corrupt or faulty
Resolution
Note: ESXi 5.x is offered in an .iso format for transfer to CD and a.zip file suitable for a USB drive.