Using the embedded hypervisorThis topic provides instructions for using the embedded hypervisor.About this taskThe VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the IBM USBflash device with embedded hypervisor. The USB flash device can be installed ineither of the I/O board internal USB ports (see the following illustration).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.Note: When you add an optional memory expansion module to your serverconfiguration and you plan to use the optional USB flash device with VMwareEXSi embedded hypervisor software, see the documentation that comes with theUSB flash device and the operation system installation instructions for installingVMware ESXi (or ESX, depending on your environment) on your server at the IBMwebsight at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. The documentation providesadditional installation and configuration information that you must follow beforeyou use the memory expansion module.PCIe2 x8slot 7 slot 6PCIe2 x8slot 5PCIe2 x8slot 4PCIe2 x8slot 1PCIe2 x16slot 3PCIe2 x8slot 2PCIe2 x8(x4 electrically)Ethernet 1Ethernet 2VideoSerialUSB6 - 7USB4 - 5InternalUSBInternalUSBSATADVDFrontUSB PCIeauxiliarypowerPowersupply 1Powersupply 2SystemmanagementEthernetBatteryTo 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:214 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Problem Determination and Service Guide
