vSphere CPU for vMotion - Intel Xeon compatibility

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• CPU compatibility for vmotion

  Hello everyone

  We plan to virtualize office with a view.

  I have a server with 2 xeon E5620 CPU intel 4 c 2.40 MHz. I have to buy another server, but I can't buy the same. The other server have 2 CPU E5640 intel xeon 2.66 MHz 4 c.

  Is - is this compatible CPU for vmotion?

  I read vmware documentation on CPU compatibility, but I can't find the answer.

  Thanks for your help.

  Hello

  You are welcome

  mark it as answered a we are good ;-)

  Artur

• The processors for vMotion compatibility

  We have just upgraded to vSphere Essentials 6, Plus so we can take advantage of vMotion. We have built an almost exact replica of our existing Dell PowerEdge T420 server, so that we can have a high availability for virtual machines, they move from one physical server to another, depending on the needs. Looking through the documentation of DRS cluster, it is said that the processors 'must come from the same class of supplier (Intel and AMD) with the same family of compatible processor for migration with vMotion. . "(vSphere 5.5 Documentation Centre()'

  Our current server has a processor of v2 Intel Xeon E5-2440 (8 cores, 20 MB of cache, 1.9 GHz). The seller we buy our new generation of server of door the same CPU model number (Intel Xeon E5-2440), but with 6 cores, 15 MB of cache, 2. 4 GHz. They have to special order the exact same processor, we currently have. We will encounter any problems if the rest of the hardware is the same, but the processors are slightly different? Same supplier, same family, same model number – only with fewer cores, less cache, more GHz. Is that what I should consider before moving?

  Thank you!

  Ben

  Your processors are of different generations, the E5-2440 is a Sandy Bridge and the E5-2440 v2 is an Ivy Bridge, take a look here: http://ark.intel.com/compare/64612, 75263

  And since they are from a different generation, you need to activate CVS in your cluster to the power of the machine virtual vMotion between these hosts, have a look here for more information on the CVS: KB VMware: best vMotion compatibility (EVC) processor support

• Intel Xeon with DDR3 vs Intel Core i7 with DDR4

  Hello world

  I need to improve my old HP Z200 workstation because my processor is not enough for a film in GH4. In the Task Manager, CPU is often 100%...

  But I don't know which is the best, an i7 or Xeon.

  I don't know if it is better to change my motherboard and my CPU to an Intel Xeon E5-2620v2@2,1GHz keeping my existing DDR3 ECC 16 GB memory or change my motherboard with an Intel i7 5820K@3,3 GHz and the purchase of new DDR4 memory not 16 GB ECC.

  Solution 2 is a little more expensive, but no matter if this better than solution 1.

  Both CPU are 6 cores and cache 15 MB. Hope this is better than my Quad Core Xeon X3450@2,67Ghz

  And sorry for my English, I'm from France

  Thanks for your help,

  Best regards

  Nico

  Definitely go for the i7 - 5820K. It is much faster than the Xeon slow.

• VMotion CPU compatibility: Intel Xeon 5150 and 5450

  Hi all

  I have a client that has the following servers running ESXi 3.5:

  IBM x 3650 with Intel Xeon 5150 (to two cores)

  IBM x 3650 with Intel Xeon 5450 (quad core)

  I think that the two processors are not compatible VMotion. What are my options?

  1. enable CVS?

  2. hide the CPU mask in vCenter?

  Help, please. Thank you.

  As long as you use Virtual Center 3.5 Update 2 or later version, then you can update CVS.

  Here is a guide to IBM on activation of this: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1011435

  John

• Will run CVS for these 2 family Intel(r) Xeon L5410 of CPU @ 2.33 GHZ AND Intel Xeon E5620 of CPU @ 2.33 GHZ

  HI Experts,

  Will run CVS for these 2 family Intel(r) Xeon L5410 of CPU @ 2.33 GHZ AND Intel Xeon E5620 of CPU @ 2.33 GHZ

  Not able to check the Compatibility Guide please help not able to Vmotion

  Class workstation machines are usually not certified by VMware, or the hardware vendor there.

  EVC should still work OK.  You will be limited to L1 - Intel Penryn due processor L5410.  When you create the cluster, the host to the cluster add first and then select CVS.

• Intel ARK Intel Xeon processor E5-2620 confused v3 on the calculations for the CPU.

  Hello

  I know that this topic is tedious, but the I am not sure of the ESXi County. Now I have to buy new servers, I have not in a long time. Intel CPU base use hearts and son. Intel Xeon processor E5-2620 v3, carrots = 6; Son = 12 and Hyper-threading.

  As defined by Intel:

  Carrots is a material term that describes the number of independent CPUs in a single computer component (die or chip).

  Threads, is a term for software for the base ordered sequence of instructions that can be passed by or handled by a single processor.

  The total number of processor on an ESXi host hearts would be 6 * 12 = 72? or 6 If the Threads do not count in the calculation; which is I guess?

  The number of logical processors on an ESXi host? (6 * 12) * 2 = 144? or 12 If the Threads are not count in the calculation; which is my guess?

  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/83352/Intel-Xeon-processor-E5-2620-v3-15m-cache-2_40-GHz

  Thank you

  DRUMDUDESAN

  Each physical heart can handle essentially only one thread at a time. With active HyperThreading is 2 by heart physical threads.

  So 12 son is the result of:

  6 x 2-wire hearts each = 12 threads total

  that presents itself as 12 logical processors in vSphere.

  André

• Basis of VCA for Intel Xeon Core i7 32nm

  Hi all

  I have a two-node cluster, each node processors are Inter Xeon CPU x 5660.

  I think I need to apply the update 1 or later in order to get the CVS working with these processors compatibility. I actually applied update 2 and I don't always get the opportunity to apply the level of reference Intel Xeon Core i7 32nm.

  There is a part of the process, need me to make this option available?

  Thank you very much

  Had to downgrade BIOS - seems the 2.1.9 and 2.1.15 versions are buggy...

  is the only one that worked without any problem: 2.1.3

  Download here: ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/bios/R710-020013C.exe

  now vmotion etc works perfectly.

• Windows gives me a blue screen when I try to upgrade my Dell 650 Intel Xeon cpu (2) a 4.2 GHz to a 3.6 GHz

  Windows gives me a blue screen when I try to upgrade my Dell 650 Intel Xeon cpu (2) a 4.2 GHz to a 3.6 GHz

  Hi, I was wondering if I need different software or?   Tent for upgrade achieve performance more than one old computer.   When I turn on the computer, it starts to initialize, then turns on the blue screen, all new material that was added.   3.6 GHz was also used in the 650's.  Just by looking at the cpu they look the same to me.  Any ideas is better than what I have now.   Dell number is 4QXB451

  This isn't the site for these answers... Try intel.com/support/cpu

  Youre pc requirments are based on the chipset boards, chips intel only run with

  the default CPU.

• Intel Xeon E5640 VS E5649 for VMWARE

  Hello

  I'm new to virtualization and working on getting a server for my lab to try VMware. I plan on getting a dual processor, 24 GB, 1 to SAS, HP Proliant DL380 server. I have two options for the CPU. Intel Xeon E5640 (4 core) processor clocked at 2.66 GHZ and Intel E5649 (base 6) 2.53 GHZ. What would be better for virtualization? several nuclei or better clock speed?

  Initially I will install Cisco CallManager lab on this server. Later, I might add few more VMs.

  Thank you.

  Welcome to the community - certainly more hearts - with more cores allows the ESXi host to have more locations to plan the VM virtual processors

• Impossible to run the 64-bit Intel Xeon 5130 CPU clients

  Hi all

  We have a small group of two boxes of DELL.

  A newer PowerEdge R710 with processor Intel Xeon 5550 and the other older

  PowerEdge 2950 with processor Intel Xeon 5130.

  Both running ESX 4.0

  both platforms should support 64-bit OS.

  When you create a customer I can not select a for example Windows 2008 64-bit. When I start this machine on my PE 2950, it starts, it loads are installing windows, DVD and shortly after I receive a message saying that he needs a 64-bit processor. ??

  Pass the customer to another host, installs and works fine. We saw the same thing with Windows 7 64 bit (and probably with the 64 bit OS).

  I just restarted this host and went into the BIOS to see if the CPU has been in support of 64-bit, it was. And if the VT CPU technology has been activated, it was.

  Still no luck, however.

  Someone at - it an idea?

  Your processor supports Vt - x ( http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=27216).  Have you tried a BIOS upgrade?  Also, check out this document, http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8978

• Intel Xeon E5-2689 compatibility with C30

  Hello

  The Intel Xeon E5-2689 is compatible with the workstation C30 ? I couldn't find any reference to this CPU on the Lenovo Web site and it is also not mentioned in the ThinkStation (Sep 2013 ed) personal systems reference.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  I took a chance and you just install 2 x E5-2689 in my C30 and they work perfectly! Windows 7 recognizes now 32 hearts (with HT).

  Thank you!

• (Redirected) Can I put proc intel core 2 duo E4500 lga775 for intel xeon e5450 (hard mod) lga771

  Someone HELP me pls I pc Dell Optiplex 775. I want to improve proc intel core 2 duo E5450 with proc intel Xeon E5450 (hard mod).

  Can I spend it? It is compatible with my motherboard?

  I read somewhere on the web... that my mobo can actually improve with proc intel xeon E5450 (hard mod) but must use windows xp & the A20.they bios update say he work with the update of the bios change n intel xeon...

  1. first method I use, windows xp pro sp3 32 bit + A19-A20 upgrade bios upgrade (change the xeon proc but failed), then move to A21 (change the xeon proc but failed) and then you go to A22 (change the xeon proc but failed) in this situation, my pc can not press the power button , & power button change to orange color & radiator fan switch on auto... (first method failed)

  2. second method I'm using windows 7 ultimate 64-bit + A19-A20 bios upgrade upgrade (change the xeon proc but failed), then move to A21 (change the xeon proc but failed) and then you go to A22 (change the xeon proc but failed) in this situation, my pc can not press the power button , & power button change to orange color & radiator fan switch on auto... (second method has failed)

  pls PM me ASAP

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  Hi herry4430,

  Please repost this in the Forum of the Office help.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/desktop/

• Regarding vSphere VCA and vMotion

  Hi all

  I have several questions about vMotion and VCA, can anyone help?

  1. If I mix several types of CPU (from the same supplier of CPUS) in a vSphere without EVC cluster active, what will happen? can I vMotion VM on the host?

  2. I can vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Assume that CVS is not activated on the two groups.

  3. can I vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Assume that CVS is not enabled on the source cluster, but active on the destination Cluster.

  4. I can vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Suppose that EVC is enabled on the source cluster, but not active on the destination Cluster.

  5 can I vMotion of virtual machine of a stand-alone ESXi host on an active EVC cluster? Assume that the CPU is the same.

  6 the KB "EVC and CPU compatibility FAQ" below, if we disable CVS on a cluster, the virtual machine can only be migrated to hosts with CPU even or more.

  Why virtual machines is only able to move to other ESX/ESXi hosts that are in the same generation of CPU or more? It's in front of my knowledge.

  VMware KB: EVC and CPU compatibility FAQ

  What is the impact on vSphere features of the Cluster when I turn off the CVS mode?

  To turn off the CVS on a cluster mode, it affects vSphere Cluster features in the following ways:

  • vSphere HA (High availability): vSphere HA is not affected because of the cyclic power failover virtual machines when you start on a new host. This allows the VM picking up the new ID CPU and it allows to start without problem
  • vSphere DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler):
    • vMotion: virtual machines is only able to move to other ESX/ESXi hosts that are in the same generation of CPU or more. If the DRS is configured for fully automated, this can result in virtual machines, eventually migrating to hosts on the cluster with the generation of CPU more old where they cannot be moved via vMotion on different hosts with a newer processor generation.
    • Storage vMotion: virtual machines are able to be moved to Storage vMotion with EVC mode disabled in a cluster
  • Location of the pagefile: it is not affected.

  Thank you.

  1. If I mix several types of CPU (from the same supplier of CPUS) in a vSphere without EVC cluster active, what will happen? can I vMotion VM on the host?

  (a) you very well can vMotion virtual computers between the hosts with identical processors within the cluster.

  (b) for vMotions on different hosts, it depends on CPU instruction set parity and orientation, i.e. the older generation-> new generation or vice versa.

  Consider the following: when a VM is turned on at the start, it is presented in UC sets from the physical host, where it has been turned on. It must keep these settings until the virtual machine is turned off, any host it is migrated to in the meantime. Therefore, as long as a host provides these CPU instruction sets, it can be vMotioned it. Further instructions on new hosts games is irrelevant for this and just hidden-away of the guest. So old-> new should be fine, but new-> old most likely will not work because the virtual machine works with games of additional CPU instructions that only is simply not supported by the older physical processor.

  2. I can vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Assume that CVS is not activated on the two groups.

  Yes, generally vMotion shall function in older generations of CPU to the most recent, the same common CPU instruction sets are supported by the destination CPU host and enabled in the BIOS.

  3. can I vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Assume that CVS is not enabled on the source cluster, but active on the destination Cluster.

  4. I can vMotion VM Cluster with older CPU for the Cluster with more recent CPU? Suppose that EVC is enabled on the source cluster, but not active on the destination Cluster.

  Yes, the same general vMotion as explained above requirements. If CVS is enabled on any, both or a cluster does not matter (of course provided a configured VCA level is not reverse the physical hardware capabilities 'new' and 'old').

  5 can I vMotion of virtual machine of a stand-alone ESXi host on an active EVC cluster? Assume that the CPU is the same.

  Yes, the same general vMotion as explained above requirements. A stand-alone host is exactly the same thing treated as a non - active EVC cluster.

• ESX4 / Intel Xeon L5335 / VT / VT - d / vmDirectPath

  Am just concluding the planning phase for a complete reorganization of our (small) VMware infrastructure.  Currently have 2 x popular Dell PowerEdge 2950 with 16 GB of RAM as ESX 3.5 hosts.  Are four-core Intel Xeon L5335 (2 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) processor.  As I buy some new Dell R710 my production ESX hosts and installing vSphere 4.0 on them, I want to reuse my 'old' ESX hosts:

  1 for the virtual machines to Test and run backup

  1 for the purposes of the DR

  In the host used for virtual machines to Test/Backup, I want to use vmDirectPath to connect two external SATA hard drives.  I've been watching various documents and discussions here.  In a discussion, someone has posted:

  «Do not mix VT - d (VMDirectPath i/o) and VT (hardware assisted virtualization).»

  I checked the VMware documentation: http://www.VMware.com/PDF/vsp_4_vmdirectpath_host.PDF

  I looked at Intel CPU for the L5335 documentation: http://Ark.Intel.com/product.aspx?ID=30791

  After all this, I'm confused.  The Intel site, says the L5335 supports 'VT - x'... is that "Vermont", "VT - d" or something else?  What's the story by saying 'do not mix VT - d and VT'... I mean, that's what that means yet?

  If someone can clarify for me, that would be appreciated.

  > In the case of a #2, we would usually say "mix them" as a phrase meaning the same as "do not confuse them. # 2 what you mean?

  Yes, exactly.

  Thank you.

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