IBM X3950 X5 User Manual

Using the embedded hypervisor
This topic provides instructions for using the embedded hypervisor.
About this task
The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the IBM USB
flash device with embedded hypervisor. The USB flash device can be installed in
either of the I/O board internal USB ports (see the following illustration).
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.
Note: When you add an optional memory expansion module to your server
configuration and you plan to use the optional USB flash device with VMware
EXSi embedded hypervisor software, see the documentation that comes with the
USB flash device and the operation system installation instructions for installing
VMware ESXi (or ESX, depending on your environment) on your server at the IBM
websight at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. The documentation provides
additional installation and configuration information that you must follow before
you use the memory expansion module.
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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:
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IBM X3950 X5 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	X3950 X5
Category	Server
Language	English