Description of problem: Under Vmware ESX 3.5 fails to see LSI logic MPT card. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Try installing it under ESX 3.5 Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info: http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=117469821528952&w=2 has a work around that can be used to fix the driver issue.
buggy emulation needs to be fixed in vmware, not worked around forever. Try the latest vmware updates, and if they don't fix it, file a bug report with them.