I have IBM xSeries hosts running with IBM Memory keys loaded with ESXi 4.1. I'm curious if anyone has rebuilt these keys with ESXi 5 or 5.1. I would prefer to save the $75 per key if the keys technical specifications are the same.
Thank You,
Dave
You're fine to reload them with whatever you want. No need to order new ones.
The ones that come pre-loaded are merely for convenience. You can order blank ones now, for same price, which is what I usually recommend to our customers. I've found that more often than not, by the time the customer gets them, they are wanting to load a newer version onto it than what's currently on it.
It's also not a bad idea to have a few spare laying around, too, for quick replacements in case of failures.
I've never personally done this with the IBM keys, but as far as I know they are all 2GB. You should be able to upgrade them with the IBM customized images without issue.
You're fine to reload them with whatever you want. No need to order new ones.
The ones that come pre-loaded are merely for convenience. You can order blank ones now, for same price, which is what I usually recommend to our customers. I've found that more often than not, by the time the customer gets them, they are wanting to load a newer version onto it than what's currently on it.
It's also not a bad idea to have a few spare laying around, too, for quick replacements in case of failures.