Integrated Virtualization - Lenovo Flex System X6 Compute Node Product Manual

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
2
1
1
1
1
1
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