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4 HBAs on VMware servers

VMware support

HP supports the use of Windows and Linux as a guest operating system on VMware ESX and ESXi

hypervisior. When running VMware, Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by the in-box drivers

supplied with ESX/ESXi hypervisior. Windows and Linux Fibre Channel HBA drivers are not used

on the virtual operating system.

For an up-to-date list of supported models and software requirements, see the HP SPOCK website

at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to enable access.

To ensure that your HBA is supported by HP and VMware, see the VMware Compatibility Guide

website:

http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php

Installing the driver

Typically, you do not need to install the Emulex driver because it ships in-box with the ESX server.

However, new products can require driver updates. To download the driver updates:

1. Go to the HP website:

http:/www.hp.com

2. Under Support, click Download drivers.

3. Enter your HBA in the Find my product search field, and click Go.

4. Select your HBA.

5. Select the operating system.

6. Under Driver - Storage Controllers - FC HBA, download the driver.

For more information about installing the driver, see http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/

servers/software/vmware/esxi-image.html.

NOTE: VMware ESX and ESXi hypervisior are not supported on the IA64 architecture.

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