Failed to convert vdisk with error message "BNIStack failed, network stack could not be initialized"

Failed to convert vdisk with error message "BNIStack failed, network stack could not be initialized"

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Article ID: CTX203471

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Description

Target device unable to startup with error "BNIStack failed, network stack could not be initialized"

Resolution

Remove hidden network adapter in device manager

Detail steps:
1.Start->run->devmgmt.msc
2.Go to the menu, click on View and then select “Shown hidden devices”. 
3.Right click on the hidden network device. It has a translucent icon and select remove

Note:
run following command if hidden device not present
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1

Problem Cause

Target boot from incorrect network adapter

Issue/Introduction

Failed to convert vdisk with error message "BNIStack failed, network stack could not be initialized"