OK...it looks like that thread is regarding the same suggestion I was referencing (SCSI). Here is another EE post (recent) that I assisted on and the solution that was found:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/VMWare/Q_26247615.htmlAnd, if those fail, you can also try vConverter from Vizioncore:
http://www.vizioncore.com/products/vConverter/Keep me posted.
~coolsport0