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How to Resolve pfSense error: No Disk Found Problems

Did you run into the “no disks found” error during a pfSense installation?

This can be frustrating. Fortunately, our Support Experts have your back. Today, we will look at some of the common causes behind these errors.

Incompatible Disk Controller or Storage Driver

One of the most common causes behind the error is an incompatible disk controller or storage driver. This is common in virtualized environments like VMware ESXi. The pfSense installer does not recognize certain disk controllers or storage drivers.

Fix: So, use a compatible disk controller. For example, opt for the default LSI adapter instead of the VMware Paravirtual SCSI adapter.

Failing or Corrupted Hard Drive

If the physical hard drive in the firewall hardware is failing or corrupted, the pfSense installer won’t be able to detect it.

Fix: Check the hard drive for failures and replace it if necessary.

Incorrect Boot Order or BIOS Settings

Sometimes, the issue is with the BIOS settings or boot order. If the system is not set to boot from the pfSense installation media first, the installer will not function correctly.

Fix: First, make sure the boot order in the BIOS is set to boot from the pfSense installation media. Also, check for any BIOS settings that might interfere with disk detection.

Disk Not Initialized or Partitioned Correctly

If the disk was previously used for another purpose, we have to manually initialize and partition before the pfSense installer can detect it.

Fix: – Manually initialize and partition the disk before installation.

Compatibility Issues with Firewall Hardware

Some firewall hardware, like HP servers with RAID controllers can run into compatibility issues with the pfSense installer due to missing drivers.

Fix: So, check the compatibility of the hardware with the pfSense installer. We can also use a different installation method or replace the hardware if necessary.

Troubleshooting Tips

• First, check the boot logs for any errors related to disk detection or storage drivers.
• If possible, switch to a different disk controller or storage driver.
• Look for any signs of hard drive failure and replace it if needed.
• Verify the BIOS settings are correct, and the boot order prioritizes the pfSense installation media.
• Manually initialize and partition the disk before the installation.
• Confirm that the firewall hardware is compatible with the pfSense installer. If it’s not, try a different installation method or replace the hardware.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix pfSense error: No Disk Found issues.