Install ESXi4 on USB or SD?

[Danny Scheelings]

Hi,

We have ordered the HP DL360 G7 server and want to install VMWare ESXi 4. In our previous server it was only possible to use a USB disk to install ESXi on, but in this server we have also the possibility to use SD.

What is the best choice?

Thanks,
Danny

[Jan Soska]

Hello, it probably doesn't matter. We will do the same on new G7's with internal USB's

Jan

[Michal Kapalka (mikap)]

hi,

in my personal opinion it's only about

physical security and medium replacement.

1, physical security : SD CARD

SD card is inside the server instead of USB key

2, Replacement - USB key is more comfortable, because you don't need to go inside the server

its up to you what is the benefit for you.


mikap

[Uwe Zessin]

I don't have a pointer, but as far as I know, HP has cancelled all support for ESXi on USB due to reliability problems -- so SD is the way.

[Daniel Bowers]

There was a specific USB key that had an issue (link below), but USB keys are still supported for ESXi.


http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=115&prodSeriesId=1121516&prodTypeId=15351&objectID=c01605187