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August 28, 2008

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

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

Last Updated: August 27, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for Bull B240. See “Bull Server Support,” on page 5.
  • Modified support information for Dell 1850, 1950, 1955, 2800, 2850, 6850, 6950, M600, R905. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 7.
  • Modified support information for Intel ESAA S5000PSL, S5000PSLROMB, S5000PSLROMB/SC5299‐E, S5000PSLROMB/SC5400, SR1560SF/S5400SF. See “Intel Server Support,” on page 23.
  • Added support for Sun X4250. Modified support information for Sun X6250, X6450. See “Sun Server Support,” on page 41.

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

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

Last Updated: August 27, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for EMC NX4. Modified support information for EMC CLARiiON CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “EMC,” on page 9 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Added support for FSC FibreCAT CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “Fujitsu Siemens,” on page 12 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Removed Hitachi AMS 2500. See “Hitachi,” on page 14 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Added support for IBM DS4300/FAStT600. See “IBM,” on page 17.
  • Added support for Pillar Data Systems Axiom 300. See “Pillar Data Systems,” on page 22 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Added support for IBRIX Fusion 5200. See “IBRIX,” on page 33.
  • Added support for Isilon Systems IQ1920. See “Isilon Systems,” on page 34 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Added support for DataCore SMY‐VS5‐2970. See “DataCore,” on page 42 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Modified support information for EMC CLARiiON CX4‐120. See “EMC,” on page 43.
  • Added support for HP AiO 1200r. See “Hewlett Packard,” on page 48.
  • Added support for FSC FibreCAT CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “Fujitsu Siemens,” on page 47 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.
  • Added support for Infortrend Technology Inc. A16E‐G2130. See “Infortrend Technology Inc.,” on page 52 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 62.

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

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

Last Updated: August 27, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for Sun X4250. See “Sun Server Support,” on page 37.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

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

Last Updated: August 27, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for EMC NX4. See “EMC,” on page 11 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 66.
  • Added support for FSC FibreCAT CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “Fujitsu Siemens,” on page 16 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 66.
  • Removed Hitachi AMS 2500. See “Hitachi, Ltd.,” on page 20 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 66.
  • Added support for FSC FibreCAT CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “Fujitsu Siemens,” on page 54 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 66.

August 21, 2008

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

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

Last Updated: August 20, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Dell 2950. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 7.
  • Modified support information for Fujitsu RX600 S4. See “Fujitsu Server Support,” on page 11.
  • Modified support information for FSC RX600 S4. See “Fujitsu Siemens Server Support,” on page 12.
  • Modified support information for Sun X6250. See “Sun Server Support,” on page 41.
  • Added support for Verari RM2242. See “Verari Server Support,” on page 45.

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

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

Last Updated: August 20, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Added support for Qlogic QLE2560. See “Dell Storage IO Devices,” on page 7, “EMC Storage IO Devices,” on page 9 and “IBM Storage IO Devices,” on page 14.
  • Added support for IBM Emulex 8Gb FC Single‐port HBA for System x, Emulex 8Gb FC Dual‐port HBA for System x, QLogic 8Gb FC Single‐port HBA for System x, QLogic 8Gb FC Dual‐port HBA for System x. See “IBM Storage IO Devices,” on page 14.
  • Modified support information for NetEffect NE020. See “NetEffect Networking Devices,” on page 32.

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

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

Last Updated: August 20, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for HP EVA4100, EVA6100, EVA8100, XP10000, XP12000. See “Hewlett Packard,” on page 13 and “Hewlett Packard,” on page 26.
  • Modified support information for NetApp FAS3100 Series. See “NetApp,” on page 19.
  • Added support for IBM DS4500/FAStT900. See “IBM,” on page 28 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 60.
  • Added support for Xyratex Ltd F6412E. See “Xyratex Ltd,” on page 24 and “SAN Array Model Reference,” on page 60.
  • Modified support information for NetApp FAS900 Series. See “NetApp,” on page 52.
  • Added support for Xiotech Emprise 7000. See “Xiotech,” on page 57.

Systems Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

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

Last Updated: August 20, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Dell R905. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 6.
  • Added support for NEC Express5800 320Fd‐LR, 320Fd‐MR. Modified support information for NEC Express5800 320Fc. See “NEC Server Support,” on page 31.
  • Modified support information for Stratus 4410, 6210. See “Stratus Server Support,” on page 35.

Storage / SAN Compatibility Guide For ESX Server 3.0.x

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

Last Updated: August 20, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for EMC CLARiiON CX4‐120, CX4‐240, CX4‐480, CX4‐960. See “EMC,” on page 49.

August 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: August 13, 2008

What’s New

Changes since the last edition of this guide include:

  • Modified support information for Dell 2900. See “Dell Server Support,” on page 7.
  • Modified support information for Hitachi HA8000 TS20. See “Hitachi Server Support,” on page 17.
  • Modified support information for IBM x3655. See “IBM Server Support,” on page 19.
  • Changed Viglen IX2218/R to Viglen IX2218/RS. See “Intel Server Support,” on page 23.
  • Added support for Unisys ES7000 Model 7405R G1. See “Unisys Server Support,” on page 44.