Using the embedded hypervisor software

Use this information to find out how to enable the embedded hypervisor software on the USB flash device.

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the optional USB flash device with embedded hypervisor. The USB flash device can be installed in USB flash device connector on the Standard I/O book (see Standard I/O book for the location of the connector). 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.

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:

1. Turn on the server.
   Note

   Approximately 10 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-on button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Generic Boot Option and Embedded Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then press Esc.
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Change the order. Use the Up arrow and Down Arrow keys to select Embedded Hypervisor and use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to move Embedded Hypervisor in the boot order. When Embedded Hypervisor is in the correct location in the boot order, press Enter. Select Commit Changes and press Enter.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.

If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupted, you can download the image from the Lenovo software website.

For additional information and instructions, see the VMware vSphere Installation and Setup Guide at the vSphere Installation and Setup Guide.