Integrated Virtualization; Remote Management - IBM BladeCenter HX5 Product Manual

Integrated virtualization

The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket
inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.
Table 16. Virtualization options
Part number Feature
code
41Y8298 A2G0
41Y8296 A1NP
41Y8287 3033
None 2420
41Y8300 A2VC
41Y8307 A383
41Y8311 A2R3

Remote management

The server contains an IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM), which interfaces with the advanced
management module in the BladeCenter chassis. The combination of these two provides advanced
service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, LEDs on the system board are lit to help you diagnose the
problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. A virtual presence capability is
also available for remote server management capabilities.
Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3

Common Information Model (CIM)

Web browser

The server also supports virtual media and remote control features that provide the following functions:
Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system

state
Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client

Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping

ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

Capture blue-screen errors

IBM BladeCenter HX5
Description
IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi Downloads
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 4.1 Update 1
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 with MAX5
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0 Update 1
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.1
Maximum
supported
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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