VMware Communities: Message List - ESX/(i) 4 HCL

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:23:10 GMT

Hello all. The HCL is now available for vSphere at the following address.

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

Cheers

Kevin

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:35:02 GMT

Hello hicksj, I got in touch with Isilon and they informed me that VMware has changed the process of becoming certified for this version. As of now it is a self certification process. Hopefully this will allow for manufactuers to speed up the process of being added to the HCL.

Cheers

Kevin

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:37:45 GMT

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I will send emails to the vendors that I need to confirm will be on the HCL.

Cheers

Kevin

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

hicksj — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:46:32 GMT

That's all good and positive and all...

However, past experience is that initial release HCLs are far behind in certifications when you consider storage systems and IO devices as part of the equation. I for one am skeptical of broad support out of the gate.

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

Smoggy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:45:50 GMT

during the vSphere beta the systems HCL PDF simply stated that all servers on the 3.5 HCL would be supported with vSphere with the exceptions that only 64-bit processors will work due to the 64-bit vSphere vmkernel.

as others have said "new" systems being released by vendors as we write obviously need to go through the ceritifcation process for the HCL as before so if you are contemplating a server purchase check with your vendor on their status or intention to submit that system for testing.

best regards,

Lee Dilworth

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

depping — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:44:30 GMT

Contact the vendor, and ask them to start the certification proces as soon as possible.

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Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:21:40 GMT

Hey Dave, I was thinking more along the line of storage options. I know it took awhile after update 2 was released to get our storage(Isilon IQ 1920X) added to the HCL again. I suppose at this time it is not critically important as we do not plan on upgrading until it is certified. However it would be nice to know that it wont be too far behind the GA.

I suppose it would be best for me to get in contact with Isilon regarding this.B-)

Cheers

Kevin

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

Dave.Mishchenko — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:16:43 GMT

Are you looking at new servers or just checking on your existing hosts? I'd expect that you'll first only see newer servers on the list and that there will be servers on the 3.5 list that are a bit older that will work fine with 4.0 but may not get tested.

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:13:40 GMT

Hey William, thanks for the info. I am sure that you are correct.

Cheers

Kevin

Re: ESX/(i) 4 HCL

lamw — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:05:32 GMT

It'll probably be available when the products GA, but it closely follows the HCL for 3.5 and I'm sure additional hardware support will be included, only advice is to make sure you get something that is 64bit.

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ESX/(i) 4 HCL

K-MaC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:23 GMT

Hello all. I am sorry if this has been covered already, I did a quick forum search and didn't find anything on the subject as of yet. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about when a HCL will be available for ESX/i 4. I am going to assume that if it is certified for 3.5 that it will at some point be certified for 4. Hopefully this issue will be sorted out by May 21st. Thanks for your assistance.

Cheers

Kevin