Using the embedded hypervisor | IBM 71453RU instruction

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

Using the embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software might be available on the IBM USB flash device with embedded hypervisor. The USB flash device can be installed in either of the I/O board internal USB ports (see the following illustration). Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. The USB flash device is required to activate the hypervisor functions.

Note: When you add an optional memory expansion module to your server configuration and you plan to use the optional USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software, see the documentation that comes with the USB flash device and the operating system installation instructions for installing VMware ESXi (or ESX, depending on your environment) on your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. The documentation provides additional installation and configuration information that you must follow before you use the memory expansion module.

USB	System	Ethernet 2
4 - 5	management	Ethernet 2
4 - 5	management
Power	USB Serial Video Ethernet	Ethernet 1
supply 1	6 - 7	PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8
		PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8	PCIe2 x8
		slot 7	slot 6	slot 5	slot 4

PCIe2 x8 slot 3

PCIe2 x8

(x4 electrically) slot 2

PCIe2 x16 slot 1

Battery

Power	Internal	Internal	SATA	Front
supply 2	USB	USB	DVD	USB	PCIe
					auxiliary
					power

To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash device to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.

To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps:

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Installation and Users Guide Page Installation and Users Guide Ninth Edition July Copyright IBM Corporation Contents Appendix. Getting help and technical Safety Statement To Disconnect To Connect ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Use safe practices when lifting Following label indicates a hot surface nearby Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices Following label indicates moving parts nearbyPage System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server ID labels IBM Documentation CD Hardware and software requirements Using the Documentation Browser Related documentation IBM Warranty Information Features and specifications Page Power supply Upgradeable microcodeMicroprocessor Expansion slots Memory UEFI-compliant server firmware What your server offersIntegrated management module Memory ProteXion IBM Systems DirectorMemory Sparing Integrated network support Light path diagnosticsIntegrated Trusted Platform Module TPM Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Redundant cooling and power capabilities Reliability, availability, and serviceabilityRedundant connection ServeRAID support IBM Systems Director Front view Operator information panel Light path diagnostics panel Rear view Rear view LEDs Link LEDs Number of nodes Status QPI wrap card or cable Turning on the server Server power features Turning off the server IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module Page DIMMs Power supply Memory expansion module features and specificationsLight path diagnostics LEDs Fans What the memory expansion module offersEnvironment Heat output System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server Front view LEDs and connectors on the memory expansion module Rear view Turning off the memory expansion module Turning on the memory expansion module Instructions for IBM Business Partners Installing optional devices Dimm Server components Memory-card Dimm connectors Following illustration shows the LEDs on a memory card Memory-card LEDs EXFlash backplane connectors SAS-backplane connectors LED Microprocessor-board connectors Microprocessor-board LEDs USB Board connectors Board jumpers Jumper Number Name Jumper setting Board LEDs Installation guidelines System reliability guidelines Single-power-supply server operating at 208 V ac Handling static-sensitive devices Working inside the server with the power on Installing optional devices Cable connector Connector LED cable Information Internal cable routing and connectors DVD signal Removing the top-cover bracket Removing the top cover Latch Installing the top-cover bracket Removing the bezel Installing a PCI Express adapter Adapter Installing a ServeRAID adapter for use with eXFlash drives Adapter Route the SAS cables under the bottom of the I/O shuttle Installing a hot-swap power supply Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Page Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane Installing a DVD optical drive SAS power ServeRAID M5015 controller Installing an eXFlash 1.8-inch drive cage and backplane SAS power Filler panel Filler panel Drive tray handle Installing a 1.8-inch solid state drive Installing a QPI wrap card Installing an internal removable flash drive Memory modules Front of server Low-cost and low-power Dimm installation sequence High-performance memory-card installation sequence Dimm quad installation Order Memory card Connector numbers Dimm Installing DIMMs Installing a memory card Release lever Error Retaining clip Installing a microprocessor Microprocessor Release socket lever X7500 Handle Installation tool Microprocessor Clips Heat sink Tabs Connecting the cables Completing the installation Updating the server configuration Memory expansion module components Installing hardware devices in the memory expansion moduleRemoving the memory expansion module bezel Removing the memory expansion module system-board tray Installing DIMMs in the memory expansion module Bank of DIMMs Dimm connectors Memory ports Dimm connectors Pairs of DIMMs Dimm connector population sequence Set 16, 28 11, 14, 26 10, 15, 27 12, 13, 25 Sets of 4 DIMMs Dimm connector population sequence Installing optional devices Installing a memory expansion module hot-swap power supply Installing optional devices Completing the memory expansion module installation Replacing the memory expansion module system-board tray Replacing the memory expansion module bezel Connecting the memory expansion module cables Updating the memory expansion module configuration Page Configuring the memory expansion module Setup utilityBoot Selection Menu program Remote presence and blue-screen capture features Starting the Setup utility Using the Setup utilitySetup utility menu choices Power System SettingsPower Restore Policy System Summary Acoustic mode Efficiency modePerformance mode Custom mode Legacy Thunk Support Boot ManagerNetwork Date and Time Passwords Administrator password Power-on password Starting the backup Uefi firmware Using the Boot Selection Menu programUsing the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Setup and configuration overview ServerGuide features Typical operating-system installation Command-line interface Ipmi Shell Obtaining the IP address for the IMM web interface accessSerial over LAN Logging on to the IMM web interface Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features Using the embedded hypervisor Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller IBM Advanced Settings Utility program Configuring RAID arraysSelect System Settings → Adapters and Uefi drivers Updating IBM Systems Director Configuring an EXA multi-node system Creating an EXA multi-node system Page Partitioning an EXA multi-node system Creating a partition by using the IMM Telnet interface Using the IMM Telnet interface Deleting a partition by using the IMM Telnet interface Toggling partitions by using the IMM Telnet interface Configuring a QPI multi-node system Before you call Appendix. Getting help and technical assistance Software service and support Using the documentationHardware service and support Getting help and information from the World Wide Web IBM Taiwan product service Page 121 Trademarks Important notes German Ordinance for Work gloss statement Particulate contaminationContaminant Limits Electronic emission notices Documentation formatFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Germany Class a statement Japan Vcci Class a statement Korea Communications Commission KCC statement Page Index Numerics Guidelines hot-swap hard disk drive 131 Removing USB Page Page Part Number 81Y1249