Using the embedded hypervisor
The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the optional IBM
USB flash device with embedded hypervisor.
About this task
The USB flash device can be installed in the USB connector near PCI riser slot 1 on
the system board. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple
operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. The USB flash device
is required to activate the hypervisor functions.
To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash
device to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.
To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select USB Storage. Press Enter, and then select
Esc.
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press Enter.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
Figure 72. USB embedded hypervisor flash device connector
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