Installing A Hypervisor Key - IBM BladeCenter HX5 Installation And User Manual

3. Make sure that both retaining clips on DIMM connector into which you will be
4. Using your fingers, pull the DIMM out of the connector.

Installing a hypervisor key

Use these instructions to install a hypervisor key in the blade server.
If you are using the BladeCenter HX5 blade server in a virtualized environment,
you might need to install a hypervisor key, depending on the virtualization
software that you are using. If you are using a scalable blade complex that is
configured as a single hardware partition, install the hypervisor key in the bottom
(left) blade server in the complex.
If the blade servers in a scalable blade complex are operating independently, you
might have to install a hypervisor key in each blade server. To determine whether
you need a hypervisor key, see the documentation that comes with your
virtualization software. For more information about virtualization, see
http://www.ibm.com/itsolutions/virtualization/.
Note: The BladeCenter HX5 supports the option part number 41Y8278, which
contains VMWare ESXi 4.0. When you order a replacement, order 42D0545, which
is a blade 2 GB USB key.
The following illustration shows the installation of the hypervisor key.
To install a hypervisor key, complete the following steps:
1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Remove the access panel if you have the standard heat sinks installed.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
removing the DIMM are in the open position.
page 23.
Note: If you have the tall heat sinks installed, you do not need to remove the
access panel.
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