VMware vsphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 is now available on an IBM USB memory key

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IBM Canada Ltd. Hardware Announcement

A14-0090, dated March 4, 2014

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 is now

available on an IBM USB memory key

At a glance

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 is now available on an IBM® USB memory key.

Overview

VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 is now available on a USB memory key. With the IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 you have the flexibility, security, and reliability required for a dynamic, automated data centre.

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 menu-driven startup guide designed for ease of use

• Achieve infrastructure reliability while reducing security exposure

• Simplify management with a compact, operating-system-independent hypervisor • Build a complete virtual infrastructure on a robust platform

The IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 offers a convenient delivery option from IBM for the VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5 software. For a complete description of the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5, visit

• http://www.vmware.com/products/

Key prerequisites

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

Planned availability date

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Description

This new option delivers VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 on a flash drive. 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 menu-driven startup guide designed for ease of use

• Achieve infrastructure reliability while reducing security exposure • Simplify management with a compact, OS-independent hypervisor • Build a complete virtual infrastructure on a robust platform This option includes a User Interface Manager (UIM) Companion CD.

Product number

Part Description Type Model Feature SEO number IBM USB Memory Key for VMware 3331 HC1 A584 41Y8385 41Y8385 ESXi 5.5

The following are features already announced for the 2583, 3331, 5455, 5458, 7143, 7147, 7158, 7160, 7164, 7377, 7382, 7383, 7870, 7873, 7875, 7906, 7912, 7914, 7915, 7916, 7917, 7944, 7945, 8038, 8722, and 8737 machine types:

Description MT Model Feature IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 2583 AC1 A584 MC1

IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 3331 HC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 5455 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 5458 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7143 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7147 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7158 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7160 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7164 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7377 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7382 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7383 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7870 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7873 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7875 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7906 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7912 AC1

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MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7914 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7915 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7916 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7917 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7944 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 7945 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 8038 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 8722 AC1 MC1 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 8737 AC1 MC1

Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front 4668 HCC A5H6 HCG

Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front 0449 HCD HCN Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front 0724 HCA HCG Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front 1410 HEB HPB Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front 7309 HCC HCE HCM HC2 HC4

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These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an on-demand business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

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Technical information

Specified operating environment Homologation

This product is not certified for direct connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions.

Hardware requirements

Supported on the following selected IBM System x® or BladeCenter® servers:

BladeCenter HS22V 7871

BladeCenter HX5 7872

BladeCenter (2-node) HX5 7872

BladeCenter (1-node) HX5 + MAX5 7872

BladeCenter Ref (1-node) HX5 7873

BladeCenter Ref (2-node) HX5 7873

BladeCenter Ref (1-node) HX5 + MAX5 7873

BladeCenter HS23 7875 BladeCenter HS23E 8038/8039 Flex System x440 7917 Flex System x240 8737 Flex System x222 7916 IBM System X3750 M4 8722/8733 IBM System X3300 M4 7382 IBM System x3250 M4 2583 IBM System x3200 M3 7327/7328 IBM System x3250 M3 4251/4252 IBM System Ref 1 x3400 M3 7378/7379 IBM System Ref 1 x3500 M3 7380

IBM System Ref 2 x3550 M3 7944

IBM System x3620 M3 7376

IBM System x3630 M3 7377

IBM System Ref 2 x3650 M3 7945

IBM System Ref 2 dx360 M3 6391

IBM System X3650 M4 7915 IBM System X3550 M4 7914 Flex System x220 7906 IBM System X3500 M4 7383 IBM System X3630 M4 7158 IBM System x3850 X5/x3950 X5 7145 IBM System x3850 X6/x3950 X6 3837 IBM System x3690 X5 7148 IBM System x3530 M4 7160 Dx360 M4 7912 IBM System x3755 M3 7164 IBM System x3650 X5 7147 IBM System x3850 X5 7145 IBM System x3850 X5 7143

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BladeCenter HS22 7870/7809

For the latest list of systems supported, visit

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ Software requirements

For information on additional support, certification, version information, or network operating systems, visit

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ The VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) with IBM Customization provides a 60-day evaluation license to allow full use of ESXi and vCenter operations. You must license your vSphere environment before its day evaluation period expires. After the 60-day evaluation period expires, you are no longer able to perform some operations in vCenter Server and ESXi. If you want to continue to have full use of ESXi and vCenter Server operations, you must acquire a license.

Without a license, you are able to perform some operations, but you cannot power on or reset your virtual machines. All hosts are disconnected from the vCenter Server system if the evaluation period expires before you assign a license to the vCenter Server system. Any single ESXi host is disconnected from the vCenter Server system if the ESX/ESXi evaluation period expires before you assign a license to the host.

Limitations

The VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) with IBM Customization provides a 60-day evaluation license to allow full use of ESXi and vCenter operations. You must license your vSphere environment before its day evaluation period expires. After the 60-day evaluation period expires, you are no longer able to perform some operations in vCenter Server and ESXi. If you want to continue to have full use of ESXi and vCenter Server operations, you must acquire a license.

Without a license, you are able to perform some operations, but you cannot power on or reset your virtual machines. All hosts are disconnected from the vCenter Server system if the evaluation period expires before you assign a license to the vCenter Server system. Any single ESXi host is disconnected from the vCenter Server system if the ESX/ESXi evaluation period expires before you assign a license to the host.

Planning information Cable orders

No cables required

Security, auditability, and control

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.

Terms and conditions

Field-installable feature Yes

Warranty period

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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.

Customer setup Yes

Machine Code

This option contains no IBM Machine Code.

Prices

Prices are subject to change without notice.

GST, QST, and Sales Taxes, where applicable, are extra.

For current prices, contact IBM at 888-Shop-IBM (746-7426) or visit http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/ca/en/x/

To locate the web price, search on the feature number in the Search field.

SEO Description number IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5 41Y8385

The following are features already announced for the 2583 machine type:

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Model Feature Both RP Description number number support CSU MES IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5

AC1 A584 Initial MC1 Initial

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HC1 A584 MES

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Description number number support CSU MES IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5

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Description number number support CSU MES IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.5

Initial/ MES/

Model Feature Both RP Description number number support CSU MES Enterprise Rack Seal Kit - Bottom Front

HCC A5H6 Initial HCG Initial

Initial/ MES/

HCD A5H6 Initial HCN Initial

Initial/ MES/

HCA A5H6 Initial HCG Initial

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Initial/ MES/

HEB A5H6 Initial HPB Initial

Initial/ MES/

HCC A5H6 Initial HCE Initial HCM Initial HC2 Initial HC4 Initial Trade-marks

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VMware vsphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 is now available on an IBM USB memory key

IBM Canada Ltd. Hardware Announcement

A14-0090, dated March 4, 2014