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Integrated virtualization

The X6 compute node supports the ESXi hypervisor on a USB memory key through two internal USB

ports (see Figure 3). The supported USB memory keys are listed in the following table.

There are two types of USB keys: preinstalled keys or blank keys. Blank keys allow you to download a

customized version of ESXi and load it onto the key. The compute node supports one or two keys

installed, but only certain combinations:

Supported combinations:

One preinstalled key



One blank key



One preinstalled key and one blank key



Two blank keys



Unsupported combinations:

Two preinstalled keys



Installing two preinstalled keys prevents ESXi from booting, as described at

http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1035107. Having two keys that are installed provides a backup boot device.

Both devices are listed in the boot menu, which allows you to boot from either device or to set one as a

backup in case the first one becomes corrupted.

The supported USB memory keys are listed in the following table.

Table 14. Virtualization options

Part number

Feature code

41Y8298

A2G0

41Y8300

A2VC

41Y8307

A383

41Y8311

A2R3

41Y8382

A4WZ

41Y8385

A584

Flex System X6 Compute Node (7903)

Description

Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads

USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0

USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1

USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1

USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1

USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5

Maximum

supported