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May 14, 2008

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_systems_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 14, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for AMAX Tower Virtualization Server. See “AMAX Information Technologies Server Support,” on page 4.
  • Modified support information for Dell 2900 III. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 6.
  • Modified support information for FSC Primergy BX630 S2. See “Fujitsu Siemens Server Support,” on page 9.
  • Modified support information for HP BL465c, BL465c G5, BL685c G5, DL365 G5, DL385 G5, DL585 G5, DL360 G5. See “Hewlett Packard Server Support,” on page 12.
  • Modified support information for Hitachi HA8000‐es RS220. See “Hitachi Server Support,” on page 14.
  • Modified support information for IBM x3850 M2, x3950 M2. See “IBM Server Support,” on page 16.
  • Modified support information for Sun X8440 Server Module. See “Sun Server Support,” on page 36.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_san_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 14, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Compellent Storage Center. See “Compellent,” on page 6.
  • Added support for FSC SX60 and SX80. See “Fujitsu Siemens,” on page 10 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 46.
  • Added support for Sun StorageTek Flexline 240. See “Sun,” on page 18 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 46.
  • Added support for Xiotech Magnitude 3D 3000 and 4000. See “Xiotech,” on page 45.

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_systems_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 14, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Dell PowerEdge 2900 III, R900. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 6.
  • Modified support information for FSC Primergy BX630 S2. See “Fujitsu Siemens Server Support,” on page 9.
  • Modified support information for HP ProLiant DL360 G5. See “Hewlett Packard Server Support,” on page 11.
  • Modified support information for IBM x3850 M2. See “IBM Server Support,” on page 14.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_san_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 14, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for EMC AX4‐5. See “EMC,” on page 12.
  • Modified support information for IBM DS4200, DS4700, DS4800. See “IBM,” on page 25.

May 07, 2008

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_systems_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 7, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Bull NovaScale B260 and B260+. See “Bull Server Support,” on page 5.
  • Modified support information for Dell PowerEdge 2900 III and R905. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 6.
  • Added support for Egenera PB200703. See “Egenera Server Support,” on page 8.
  • Added support for HP BL465c G5, BL685c G5 and DL385 G5. Modified support information for HP DL385 G2 and DL585 G2. See “Hewlett Packard Server Support,” on page 12.
  • Modified support information for IBM LS41. See “IBM Server Support,” on page 16.
  • Added support for Intel ESAA SR1560SF/S5400SF, Pogo Linux Ion 4400 and Vahal(R) NetFlex. Changed ServMax X1110 to Enterprise 95FC4. Modified support information for Intel ESAA S5000PSL and S5000XALR. See “Intel Server Support,” on page 19.
  • Added support for Sun X4140 and X4440. See “Sun Server Support,” on page 37.

I/O Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_io_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 7, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for HP E500 and P800. See “Hewlett Packard Storage IO Devices,” on page 12.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_san_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 7, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for HP MSA2212fc. See “Hewlett Packard,” on page 11 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 45.
  • Added support for BlueArc Corp Titan 1100, 2100, 2500. See “BlueArc Corp,” on page 24 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 45.
  • Added support for NetApp FAS900 Series and StoreVault S550. See “Network Appliance,” on page 26.
  • Added support for Sun StorageTek 5220 NAS. See “Sun,” on page 27.
  • Added support for BlueArc Corp Titan 1100 and Titan 2100. Modified support information for Titan 2200. See “BlueArc Corp,” on page 30.
  • Added support for HP MSA2012i. See “Hewlett Packard,” on page 35 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 45.
  • Added support for NetApp StoreVault S550. See “Network Appliance,” on page 41.
  • Modified support information for Hitachi BR 50, BR 150, SANRISE AMS 200, AMS 500, AMS 1000, WMS 100, SMS100, HDS TagmaStore AMS 200, AMS 500, AMS 1000, WMS 100, Nihon Unisys SANARENA 1830, 1870, 1890, 1895, 18AS. See “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 45.

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_systems_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 7, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for Pogo Linux Ion 4400 and Vahal(R) NetFlex. Changed ServMax X1110 to Enterprise 95FC4. Modified support information for Intel ESAA S5000PSL and S5000XALR. See “Intel Server Support,” on page 21.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_san_guide.pdf

Last Updated: May 7, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for BlueArc Corp Titan 1100 and 2100. See “BlueArc Corp,” on page 49 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 68.
  • Modified support information for FalconStor NSS‐S12. See “FalconStor,” on page 55.

April 30, 2008

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi35_systems_guide.pdf

Last Updated: April 30, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Dell 6950. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 6.
  • Added support for IBM x3500. Modified support information for IBM x3550, x3650, x3850 M2, HS21‐7995, HS21‐8853, LS21. See “IBM Server Support,” on page 16.
  • Modified support information for Intel ESAA Modular Server MFSYS25. See “Intel Server Support,” on page 19.