The error is caused by a problem with the network driver.
If you try to install any version of ESXi, the installer fails with a " No Network Adapters" error. For the first time, I've decided to go with the small (K) version which has no 2.5" drive slot. The assembly takes about 5 minutes to open the NUC, install memory and an NVMe SSD module. Remove 4 screws on the bottom and remove the lid to access M.2 and Memory slots. The upside is very scratch-sensitive, so be careful with it. However, the system still has a high build quality. At the 10th Gen NUC, only the venting holes are made of metal. After comparing the body with previous NUCs I noticed that the main body is made of plastic, instead of metal. The system feels a little bit lighter than previous versions.
The Box contains a short description of how to open and assemble the components.
Unfortunately, there is no driver available for ESXi at the moment so it's not possible to use the SD Card slot. The storage controller works out of the box 0000:00:17.0 Mass storage controller SATA controller: Intel Corporation Device 02d3 ġ0th Gen NUCs are equipped with an SDXC Slot. After completely removing the power once, the usage drops to 0,5W.
I can not guarantee that it will work stable. To clarify, the system is not supported by VMware, so do not use this system in a productive environment.
Refer to the Installation section for instructions. Some components used in the NUC are listed in the IO Devices HCL.Ĭurrently, no ESXi version runs out of the box. Not supported means that you can't open Service Requests with VMware when you have a problem. Intel NUCs are not supported by VMware and not listed in the HCL. M.2 22x42/80 slot for SATA3 or PCIe X4 Gen3 NVMe OR AHCI SSD
To get an ESXi Host installed you additionally need: Available with and without 2.5″ HDD slotĬomparison with predecessor ( Bean Canyon).Besides that, there are only minor improvements compared to their predecessor, the Bean Canyon.
It's the first series that is available with a Hexa-Core CPU and full 64GB Memory support. The Frost Canyon is available with i3, i5, and i7 CPU. They are small, silent, transportable and have very low power consumption, making it a great server for your homelab. NUCs are not officially supported by VMware but they are very widespread in many homelabs or test environments. Intel's Comet Lake-based 10th Gen Frost Canyon NUC series is currently rolled out and after some initial problems with the NIC driver, it is time to take a look at their capabilities to run VMware ESXi.