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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 an

IBM 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

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One blank key

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One preinstalled key and one blank key

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Two blank keys

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Unsupported combinations:

Two preinstalled keys

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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 13. Virtualization options

Part number Feature code Description Maximum

supported

41Y8298 A2G0 IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 2

41Y8300 A2VC IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 1

41Y8307 A383 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1 1

41Y8311 A2R3 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 1

41Y8382 A4WZ IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 1

41Y8385 A584 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 1

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