Integrated virtualization
The x440 supports the ESXi hypervisor on a USB memory key via 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, preloaded keys or blank keys. Blank keys allow you to download a customized
version of ESXi and load it onto the key. The x440 supports one or two keys installed, but only certain
combinations:
Supported combinations:
One preload key
One blank key
One preload key and one blank key
Two blank keys
Unsupported combinations:
Two preload keys
Installing two preloaded keys will prevent ESXi from booting as described in
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1035107
.
Having two keys 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 gets corrupted.
The supported USB memory keys are listed in the following table.
Table 16. Virtualization options
Part number
Feature code
Description
Maximum
supported
41Y8298
A2G0
Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads
2
41Y8300
A2VC
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0
1
41Y8307
A383
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update 1
1
41Y8311
A2R3
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1
1
41Y8382
A4WZ
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1
1
41Y8385
A584
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5
1
Light path diagnostics panel
For quick problem determination when located physically at the server, the x440 offers a 3-step guided path:
1. The Fault LED on the front panel
2. The light path diagnostics panel
3. LEDs next to key components on the system board
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