IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual

Also see for System x3620 M3 7376: Product guide Installation and user guide Manual

Contents

Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisorThe VMware hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installedIBM USB Memory Key for VMware Hypervisor. The USB memory key installs in theUSB hypervisor connector on the system daughter board. Hypervisor isvirtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a hostcomputer at the same time. The USB memory key is required to activate thehypervisor functions.Note: VMware 4.0 U1 does not support JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) hard diskdrives in a server with ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA adapter installed.To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB memorykey to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.To add the USB hypervisor memory key to the boot order, complete the followingsteps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 40 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, thepower-control button becomes active.2. When the prompt Setup is displayed, press F1.3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then pressEsc.5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, pressEnter.6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenterServer Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen captureThe remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions ofthe integrated management module (IMM). When an optional virtual media key isinstalled in the server, it activates full systems-management functions. The virtualmedia key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screencapture features. Without the virtual media key, you cannot remotely mount orunmount drives or images on the client system. However, you still can access theWeb interface without the key.After the virtual media key is installed in the server, it is authenticated to determinewhether it is valid. If the key is not valid, you receive a message from the Webinterface (when you attempt to start the remote presence feature) indicating that thehardware key is required to use the remote presence feature.The virtual media key has an LED. When this LED is lit and green, it indicates thatthe key is installed and functioning correctly.The remote presence feature provides the following functions:v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz,regardless of the system stateChapter 3. Configuring the server 99