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Altos R360 F2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
29. Virtualization
1. Do I still need to install the virtualization software since Altos R360 F2 supports Intel VT (Virtualization
Technology)?
ANSWER: ANSWER: Yes, you still need to install VMware ESXi or Windows Server2012 Hyper-V to support virtualization ANSWER: ANSWER:
on Altos R360 F2.
2. Does Altos R360 F2 support Intel VT-i?
ANSWER: No. ANSWER:
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Altos R360 F2 supports VT-x technology which is identical to VT-i on Intel Itanium processors.
3. Does Altos R360 F2 support Intel VT-d?
ANSWER: Yes. ANSWER:
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4. Is Intel VT a necessary requirement for virtualization?
ANSWER: ANSWER: This depends on virtualization software. ANSWER: ANSWER:
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V requires VT-x.
5. Can Altos R360 F2 support VMware ESXi 5?
ANSWER: Yes, Altos R360 F2 is certified with VMware ESXi 5 ANSWER:
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6. Can Altos R360 F2 support Hyper-V?
ANSWER: ANSWER: Yes, Altos R360 F2 is certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V. ANSWER: ANSWER:
7. Can Altos R360 F2 support Hyper-V Server 2012?
ANSWER: Yes, Altos R360 F2 is certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V. ANSWER:
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According to Microsoft, there is no specific certification program for Hyper-V Server 2012. For servers are
certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2012 can be supported.
8. Is Intel VT a necessary requirement for Hyper-V?
ANSWER: Yes, Hyper-V requires ANSWER: ANSWER: ANSWER:
x64-based processor such as a 64 or AMD-64.
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Hardware-assisted virtualization (like Intel VT, AMD-V)
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Hardware DEP (data execution protection), such as Intel XD (eXecute Disable Bit) or AMD EVP (Enhanced
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Virus Protection).
More information can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/hyper-v-server/system-requirements.mspx
9. Can Altos R360 F2 support Xen?
ANSWER: ANSWER: Yes, Altos R360 F2 is certified with below Linux and can support Xen. ANSWER: ANSWER:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2
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10. Which Guest OS can Altos R360 F2 support?
ANSWER: This depends on the support of virtualization software. ANSWER:
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For example, VMware ESXi 5 can support Windows NT 4.0 as guest operating system.
But Altos R360 F2 is not tested with Windows NT 4.0. Altos R360 F2 is not certified with Windows NT 4.0,
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