In order to install ESXI on a new SD card that has not been used before, it is necessary to set the partition to GPT format.
Common Error :
The installer is configured to install ESXI on mpx.vmhbaXX:XX:XX:XX
Can’t have a partition outside the disk!nUnable to red partition table
Solution:
1.Boot into ESXi’s installer
2.Get to the disk selection screen and take note of the disk identifier
3.Hit ALT+F1
4.cd /dev/disks/
5.Use ls to find your disk identifier
6.Use the following command to convert the disk into GPT:
partedUtil mklabel “/dev/disks/deviceID” gpt
(Example : partedUtil mklabel “/dev/disks/mpx.vmhbaXX:XX:XX:XX” gpt
7.Install ESXi