Using the embedded hypervisorThe VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the optional IBMUSB flash device with embedded hypervisor.About this taskThe USB flash device can be installed in USB connectors on the system board (see“System-board internal connectors” on page 29 for the location of the connectors).Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems torun on a host system at the same time. The USB flash device is required to activatethe hypervisor functions.To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flashdevice to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power,the power-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 Generic Boot Option > EmbeddedHypervisor. Press Enter, and then select Esc.5. Select Change Boot Order > Change the order. Use the Up arrow and DownArrow keys to select Embedded Hypervisor and use the plus (+) and minus (-)keys to move Embedded Hypervisor in the boot order. When EmbeddedHypervisor is in the correct location in the boot order, press Enter. SelectCommit Changes and press Enter.6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.ResultsIf the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you candownload the image from http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/os/vmware/esxi/.For additional information and instructions, see VMware vSphere 4.1Documentation at http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vs_pages/vsp_pubs_esxi41_e_vc41.html or the VMware vSphere Installation and Setup Guide athttp://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-50-installation-setup-guide.pdf.60 System x3650 M5 Type 5462: Installation and Service Guide
