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vsphere vmnic0 down problem
on the host when i type esxcfg-nics -l I can see vmnic0, i can see the mac address and the the driver e1000e. But it's shown as down and half duplex. Vsphere infra client under networking I see vmnic0 but it's reporting that it's full duplex and down. But in hardware status it lists vmnic0 as false to duplex full and connection status disable.
I tried forcing the vmnic0 to 100mbps and duplex but nothing happens. I changed cables and ports and it's the same result so it's not a port or cable issue.
I also know that the nic port works as i swapped the drive out and replaced it with my windows vista OS drive and the nic works perfectly.
I don't know why or what is causing the nic to be disable. Vsphere sees it so it can't be an issue with the HCL.
I tried forcing the vmnic0 to 100mbps and duplex but nothing happens. I changed cables and ports and it's the same result so it's not a port or cable issue.
I also know that the nic port works as i swapped the drive out and replaced it with my windows vista OS drive and the nic works perfectly.
I don't know why or what is causing the nic to be disable. Vsphere sees it so it can't be an issue with the HCL.
Paul Solovyovsky
What type of physical switch is this connected to? Check the port on the physical switch to make sure you're connected to a 1000MB port and that it's set for either auto/auto or 1000/full
how have you set the duplex settings? Using the VIC client or the using the esxcfg-nics command on the local ESX console?
Has a power off of the ESX server been tried ... that is power off server - disconnect physically from power and then power on tried ... that could help solve the problem too!
Has a power off of the ESX server been tried ... that is power off server - disconnect physically from power and then power on tried ... that could help solve the problem too!
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The switch is a regular consumer 10/100. I have 2 other nica connected to the same switch both of the other nics are fine with no problems. I even swapped cables and ports with the 2 working nics
I did power off & restart the host but that didn't do anything.
I've used the command line on the host but it does not show any changes. Can't seem to change anything through the vi client.
The problem is the physical nic is seen but it's not enabled just down.
I did power off & restart the host but that didn't do anything.
I've used the command line on the host but it does not show any changes. Can't seem to change anything through the vi client.
The problem is the physical nic is seen but it's not enabled just down.
Got a similar issue, I tried forcing the port speed on a nic to 1Gb and it lost connection. Tried rebooting and powering down - still can't get it back on the LAN. Bug? Looks like I may have to re-install.
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