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At a glance

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.0u1 is now available on a USB memory key. With USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.0u1 , you have the flexibility, security, and reliability required for a dynamic, automated data center.

This update helps you:

• Reduce server deployment time with built-in virtualization ready for immediate use
• Ease implementation and run with minimal server configuration
• Step through the deployment process with a provided easy-to-use, menu-driven, start-up guide
• Achieve infrastructure reliability while reducing security exposure
• Simplify management with a compact, OS-independent hypervisor
• Build a complete virtual infrastructure on a robust platform

Overview

The USB Memory Key for VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.0u1 offers a convenient delivery option from IBM for the VMware vSphere 5.0u1 software.

For a complete description of the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere 5.0, visit:
http://www.vmware.com/products/

Key prerequisites

VMware products must be purchased together with a corresponding IBM hardware product.

Warranty

• One year. Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), limited warranty.

An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Hardware requirements

Supported on select IBM System x or BladeCenter servers:

• BladeCenter HS22
• BladeCenter LS22
• BladeCenter LS42
• System x3550 M2
• System x3650 M2
• System x3850
• System x3850 M2 (7233 and 7141)
• System x3950
• System x3950 M2 (7233 and 7141)

For the latest list of systems supported, visit:
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Software requirements

For information on additional support, certification, version information, or network operating systems, visit:
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Compatibility

For latest compatibility information, visit:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations

Not applicable.