Overview
VMware ESXi is the easiest way to get started with virtualization and its free. Consolidate your applications onto fewer servers and start saving money through reduced hardware, power, cooling and administration costs. With VMware ESXi you can:

    * Run multiple operating systems on a single server and reduce hardware costs
    * Run a greener datacenter and reduce your energy cost
    * Enable easier back-ups and restores for your applications
    * Run the most resource intensive applications in production

VMware ESXi 4 has been tested ro run on supported ProLiant platofrms listed at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/index.html
HP's VMware ESXi support pack includes management CIM providers that provide systems managment for your ESXi platforms with HP Systems Insight Manager.

What's New
Starting Sep 14, 2009 you can order HP suppored and qualified virtualiztion part numbers containing blank SD flash media device*.

HP VMware ESXi 4.0 CIM provider allows to collect information on:

    * Smart Array Providers - Smart Array controller, external storage enclosure, internal drive cage, data and spare drive and logical volume information.
    * Networking Providers - Ethernet ports, statistics, port link status, IP and MAC addresses.
    * PCI Providers - PCI device, adapter card and slot information.
    * Sensor Providers - Temperature sensors information (for CPU, chassis, memory), temperature sensors threshold values and current readings.
    * Software Inventory - Ethernet adapter driver versions, CIM provider version and Server Active ROM and redundant ROM versions.

HP VMware ESXi 4.0 solution requires the following:

    * VMware ESXi 4.0 free downloadable product. To upgrade your license to Enterprise Plus, purchase HP VMware ESXi 4 product 571979-B21.
    * HP ESXi 4 CIM Providers.
    * Registration on VMware ESXi hypervisor web page to obtain permanent license serial number.
    * Acquire your choice of HP supported and qualified media - any HP supported hard drive, or SD Flash device listed below. Please note that all devices will need to be imaged for ESXi 4.0.

      Information about HP supported SD card Flash drive:

          o Supported SD card**:
            HP 4GB SD Flash Media
            HP Part Number 580387-B21
            [spare kit part number 583306-001]

            *Must be purchased separately.
            **HP VMware ESXi 4.0 does not support any other SD flash device
    * Getting Started Guide documentation is included with this software download.
    * Support and Services
          o Paid service is available for HP VMware ESXi 4.0 free download. You can choose 1, 3, 4 or 5 year 9x5 or 24x7 support by contacting HP support and quoting the following care pack part number of your choice.
               1 year    3 year    4 year    5 year
            9x5 Support    UQ628E    UQ630E    UQ632E    UQ634E
            24x7 Support    UQ629E    UQ631E    UQ633E    UQ635E
            To contact HP worldwide support, please visit HP Support, and click your location.

    * Hewlett-Packard customers that have purchased software support and subscription for VMware products can contact their local HP support center for software services. Visit www.hp.com/go/vmware
      to learn more about Service and Support.

 
Additional product information
Product #:    HPVM06
Version:    4.0 U1
Software specification:    ESXi HD-USB-SD Image Installer CD (583772-002.iso)
ESXi Getting Started Guide (509678-004.pdf)
ESXi Release Notes (532055-004.pdf)