I've set up VMware ESXi v3.5 on an HP Proliant DL380 G4, and I'd like a way to reduce the fan noise.
Under Health status, I see the following:
Is this normal? I've read about there being a Fan component as well.
Is there a firmware/BIOS update that would help?
I've found HP Management Agents for VMware ESX Server 3.x on the HP website, but it appears to not work for ESXi.
Do I have to buy ESX? (Where/how/$?) If I enable ssh, can I install the agent? How?
Best Answer
You don't have any options for ESXi 3.5. The fan control on that model is managed via the HP Management Agents, but those are not available for ESXi 3.5.
ESXi versions 4 and 5 have agents available as add-ons or with HP's specific ESXi builds.
It's an old server, though. If this is a new installation, please use one of the current builds of VMWare. ESXi 4 will work on that machine.