IBM BladeCenter HX5
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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
Description
Maximum
supported
41Y8298
A2G0
IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi Downloads
1
41Y8296
A1NP
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 4.1 Update 1
1
41Y8287
3033
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1
1
None
2420
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 with MAX5
1
41Y8300
A2VC
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0
1
41Y8307
A383
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0 Update 1
1
41Y8311
A2R3
IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.1
1
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
