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Upgrade kits
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition R2, 32-bit, 1-4 CPUs
(Japanese)
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition R2 x64, 1-4 CPUs
(Japanese)
Note: These upgrade order numbers can only be ordered from the IBM World
Wide System x Brand and might not appear in IBM standard configuration
tools.
1.4.4 Datacenter multinode configurations
Configurations greater than 4-way on the x3950 M2 are comprised of an
x3950 M2 primary node with a number of x3950 M2 systems, up to a maximum
of four nodes to make a 16-way Datacenter system. Forming these scalable
systems requires additional scalability cables, as explained in 4.4, "Prerequisites
to create a multinode complex" on page 201.
1.4.5 Datacenter cluster configurations
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) is supported only under the UVHA offering.
Check for updates to the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) at:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx
1.5 Integrated virtualization: VMware ESXi
VMware ESXi is the next-generation hypervisor that is integrated into IBM
servers such as the x3850 M2. It provides a cost-effective, high-capacity virtual
machine platform with advanced resource management capabilities. This
innovative architecture operates independently from any general-purpose
operating system, offering improved security, increased reliability, and simplified
management. The compact architecture is designed for integration directly into
virtualization-optimized server hardware like the IBM x3850 M2, enabling rapid
installation, configuration, and deployment.
Order number
4816-NCJ
4816-PCJ
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