I've been trying to install esx on a hp xw9300. when i use the dvd, it gets to loading system drivers but handgs on 34.storage-drivers. web searches suggest its a problem with the storage controller; update firmware or run diags. I can't find new firmware. HP Insights tests passed with two loops. I also tried disabling the controllers in the bios and installing a pci raid card that i know works with esxi. i get the same results. I tried installing from usb but the machine hangs after selecting which install i want to run. Finally, I was able to install from the usb on a different machine.
Soon i'm planning to try installing esxi. Any ideas on how i can try to get ESX installed?