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I/O Compatibility Guide Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. page 1 of 215 I/O Compatibility Guide Last Updated: December 21, 2011 For more information go to vmware.com. What's New Changes made in the last 7 days include: Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 *1 1, 2, 3 Cisco M72KR-Q FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 1, 4, 2 DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709 Dual Port Ethernet PCIe Card iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 *3 1, 2, 3 DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 *3 1, 2, 3 DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 *3 1, 2, 3 DELL QME8142 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 1, 4, 2 DELL QME8242-k - 10GbE Ethernet to PCI Express CNA (FCoE) 5 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 3, 2 Emulex Emulex OCe11102-FM 6 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *4 3 HP CN1000Q - HP StorageWorks Dual Port Converged Network Adapter FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 1, 3, 2 IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA- RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 *5 2 IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5016 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA- RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 *5 2 IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5025 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA- RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 *5 2 IBM LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 *5 2 IBM QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x (42C1800) FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 1, 4, 2 IBM Qlogic 10GB Converged Network Adapter For IBM Bladecenter FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0 *2 1, 4, 2 LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i SAS/SATA- RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 *5 2

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Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved.page 1 of 215

I/O Compatibility GuideLast Updated: December 21, 2011For more information go to vmware.com.

What's New

Changes made in the last 7 days include:

Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*1 1, 2, 3

Cisco M72KR-Q FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709 Dual Port EthernetPCIe Card

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL QME8142 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

DELL QME8242-k - 10GbE Ethernet to PCI Express

CNA (FCoE)5

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 3, 2

Emulex Emulex OCe11102-FM6 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*4 3

HP CN1000Q - HP StorageWorks Dual PortConverged Network Adapter

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 3, 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5016 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5025 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x(42C1800)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

IBM Qlogic 10GB Converged Network Adapter ForIBM Bladecenter

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260CV-4i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260CV-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9262-8i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9264-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-16i4e SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-SR FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 2

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-TA FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 2

Oracle SG-XEMFCOE2-Q-SR FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 2

Qlogic QLE8140 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8142 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8150 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8152 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8242 - Dual Port 10GbE ConvergedNetwork Adapter (FCoE)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 3, 2

IntroductionVMware ESX software delivers high performance I/O for PCI based SCSI, RAID, Fibre Channel, and Ethernet controllers. To achieve high performance, these devices areaccessed directly through device drivers in the ESX host, and not through a host operating system, as with VMware Workstation and VMware Server products.

Support for I/O devices listed in this document is specific to device compatibility with the VMware ESX versions listed in the corresponding tables. This does not imply astatement of support for adding a device to any certified system. System vendors determine device compatibility with a given system. Please refer to the compatibility list providedby the system vendor before adding a certified device to a certified system.

NOTE: IDE RAID and SATA RAID are not supported for the VMFS file system.

NOTE: You cannot simultaneously run devices using the mptscsi driver and ones using the mptscsi_2xx driver.

NOTE: You cannot simultaneously run devices using the aacraid driver and ones using the aacraid_esx30 driver.

NOTE: You cannot simultaneously run devices using the megaraid2 driver and ones using the megaraid_sas driver.

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If you are having a technical issue with 3rd party HW/SW and it is not found on this list, please refer to our 3rd Party HW/SW support policy at http://www.vmware.com/support/policies/ThirdParty.html.

Linux Driver CompatibilityWhile ESX software itself is not derived from Linux, it includes a Linux compatibility module to allow Linux storage and networking drivers to be adapted and

recompiled for ESX hosts. This enables VMware and VMware partners to more easily support a wide range of high performance devices and eases the driver

porting effort on the storage and networking device vendors. VMware or VMware partners typically modifies these drivers for one or more of the following reasons:

* To make the driver compatible with the ESX host

* To tune the driver for performance

* To add I/O resource governing or QoS support to the driver

* To fix generic bugs in the driver

It is not possible to directly load existing, pre compiled, Linux device driver binaries onto an ESX host.

Storage and Network I/O Drivers and VersionsThe following table summarizes the driver versions shipped with the current release of ESX software:

Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC ATTO Technology Inc celerityfc version 1.0 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5FC ATTO Technology Inc celerity8fc version 1.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC ATTO Technology Inc celerity8fc version 1.23 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC ATTO Technology Inc celerity8fc version 1.01 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5FC Brocade bfa version 3.0.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC Brocade bfa.o version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.2.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 3.0.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.1.0.0 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1

U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 1.1.0.10 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC Brocade Communications bfa.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 1.1.1.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 1.0.0.02 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.1.00 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FC Brocade Communications bfa.o version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.1.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC Brocade Communications bfa version 2.0.0.0 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4FC Dell qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5

U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , ,FC Dell lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,FC Dell lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.40.3 , ESX 3.5 U5,FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC EMC qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm33 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

FC EMC lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX3.5 U1,

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.105.34 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.78.22 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.25 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.104.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC EMC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FC EMC lpfc_740 version 7.4.0.40 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4FC Emulex Corporation lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.40.3 , ESX 3.5 U5,FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC Emulex Corporation lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw4 ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ,

ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX3.0.2 U1

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.46vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC Emulex Corporation lpfcdd_7xx version 7.1.14 ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3FC Emulex Corporation lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5

U4, , , , , ESX 3.5, , ,FC Emulex Corporation ftsys_lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmwft-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Emulex Corporation megaraid2 version 2.10.7 , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2,

ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.2U1, , ESX 3.5 U4

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.25 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.105.34 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FC Emulex Corporation lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw1 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2,ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0,ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5, , , ,

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FC Emulex Corporation lpfc_740 version 7.4.0.40 ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ,FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FC Emulex Corporation lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw2 ESX 3.0.1FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.104.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Emulex Corporation lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw10 ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.78.22 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Hitachi hfcldd version 4.26.15.1088 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FC Hitachi hfcldd version 4.26.13.1038 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC Hitachi hfcldd version 4.26.15.1078 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC Hitachi hfcldd version 4.26.15.1062 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC Hitachi hfcldd version 4.26.16.1138 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC HP lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, ,

FC HP lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.40.3 , , ESX 3.5 U5FC HP lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw10 ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3FC HP qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5FC HP lpfc_740 version lpfc_740 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5

U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , ,FC HP qla2300_707_vmw version 7.7.4.1vmw ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.3 U1FC HP qla2x00_7xx version 7.04.00 ESX 3.0FC HP lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw4 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.2 U1FC HP cciss version 2.4.54 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0FC HP cciss version 2.4.66 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1FC HP qla2x00_707 version 7.07.00 ESX 3.0FC HP qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.2vmw ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2FC HP lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw2 ESX 3.0.1FC HP lpfcdd_7xx version 7.1.14 ESX 3.0FC HP qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.01 ESX 3.0.1FC IBM lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FC IBM qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX

3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4FC IBM qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FC IBM qla2xxx version 841.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FC IBM lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5U4, , ESX 3.5 U3, ,

FC IBM qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm33 ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC IBM qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC IBM lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.40.3 , , ESX 3.5 U5FC IBM lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FC IBM lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC IBM lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC IBM qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Intel e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.3 U1FC NEC lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5

U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U4, ,FC NEC ftsys_lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmwft-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FC NEC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FC NEC lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC NEC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC NEC lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FC QLogic Corporation qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.01 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.0.2, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ,

ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.0, , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.1, , ESX3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3 U1,

FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.34.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC QLogic Corporation qla4022 version 3.30 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4

FC QLogic Corporation qla2x00_707 version 7.07.00 , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, , ,ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0,ESX 3.0.3, , , , , ESX 3.5,

FC QLogic Corporation qla2x00_7xx version 7.04.00 ESX 3.0.1, , ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.2U1, , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , , ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX3.5 U5

FC QLogic Corporation qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm33 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4,

FC QLogic Corporation qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32 ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3 U1

FC QLogic Corporation qla4022 version 3.24 ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX3.0.2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC QLogic Corporation qla2300_707_vmw version 7.7.4.1vmw ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, , ESX 3.5

U4, , , , ESX 3.5 U5FC QLogic Corporation ftsys_qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.23.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC QLogic Corporation qlax2x_707 version 7.04.04 , ESX 3.0.1, , ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5

U1, , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.5 U5FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.48vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4FC QLogic Corporation qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08.66 , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1FC QLogic Corporation qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.2vmw ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.43vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 8.02.01-k1-vmw48 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FC Sun Microsystems lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw10 , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U5,

ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5 U1, ,FC Sun Microsystems e1000 version 7.3.15 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX

3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ,FC Sun Microsystems lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13 , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX

3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5 U4FC Sun Microsystems qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32 ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , , ESX 3.5

U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,FC Sun Microsystems qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.01 ESX 3.0.3, , , , , , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , ESX 3.0.1, ,FC Sun Microsystems lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.40.3 , , ESX 3.5 U5FC Sun Microsystems qla2300_707_vmw version 7.7.4.1vmw ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.3 U1FC Sun Microsystems qla2x00_707 version 7.07.00 ESX 3.0FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FC Sun Microsystems lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 8.02.01-k1-vmw48 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 821.k1.48vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FC Sun Microsystems lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw4 ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX

3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3FC Sun Microsystems qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.2vmw ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FC Sun Microsystems lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFC Sun Microsystems lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FC Sun Microsystems lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw2 ESX 3.0.1FC Sun Microsystems lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw1 ESX 3.0FC Sun Microsystems lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 821.k1.43vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FC Sun Microsystems qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs Brocade bfa.o version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade bna version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade bna version 3.0.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Brocade bfa version 3.0.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa version 2.1.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /

ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna version 2.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna version 2.2.0.0 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna version 2.1.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa version 2.2.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa version 2.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bna version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs Brocade Communications bfa version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 821.k1.48vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.1.0.108 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.4.0.201 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.4.0.195 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.3.0.182 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.1.0.110a ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.1.0.113.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2300_707_vmw version 7.95.0 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 821.k1.43vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs Cisco fnic version 1.1.0.112.2vmw-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FCoE CNAs Cisco qla2xxx version 8.02.01-k1-vmw48 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.105.34 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.86.26 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.28 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation be2net version 4.0.306.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.104.277.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.79.25 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.105.34 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc_740 version 7.4.0.41 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /

ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.86.26 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.25 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.79.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.31 ESX 3.5 U2FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.78.22 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs Emulex Corporation lpfc820 version 8.2.1.104.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.79.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.104.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.25 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.67.12 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.86.26 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.28 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.75.19 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.86.26 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.105.34 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.71.17 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.90.28 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.78.22 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs HP lpfc820 version 8.2.1.97.30 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.719 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.21.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.1

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla4xxx.o version 524-01-29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseFCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.721 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.735 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 8.02.01-k1-vmw48 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.25vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 831.k1.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 832.k1.27.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.34.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 841.k1.16.2-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm60 ESX 3.5 U2FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.381vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.43vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.48vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4FCoE CNAs QLogic Corporation qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.62.15.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.15g.8.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.1.12b.v41.3 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.22f.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI Broadcom Corporation cnic version 1.11.18.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2i version 1.9.2g.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.7d ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.54.1.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI Broadcom Corporation cnic version 1.10.2q.v41.9 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2i version 1.9.1t.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.7d-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2i version 2.70.1k.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1iSCSI Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.60.50.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseiSCSI Emulex Corporation be2iscsi version 2.104.277.3 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI Emulex Corporation be2iscsi.o version 4.0.317.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1iSCSI Emulex Corporation be2iscsi.o version 2.102.525.9 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2iSCSI IBM qla4022 version 3.30 , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.5, , , , ESX

3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1iSCSI IBM qla4022 version 3.24 ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1iSCSI iSCSI Software Initiator iscsimod version 3.4.2 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX

3.0.2iSCSI iSCSI Software Initiator iscsimod version 3.6.3 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5iSCSI QLogic Corporation qla4022 version 3.30 , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

U1, , , , , ESX 3.5 U2,iSCSI QLogic Corporation qla4xxx.o version 524-01-29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI QLogic Corporation qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1iSCSI QLogic Corporation qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4iSCSI QLogic Corporation qla4022 version 3.24 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.2 U1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.15g.9.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.15g.8.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.4.51b , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, , ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , ESX3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5U3

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.45.20 , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, , ESX 3.5U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.62.11.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.6.9.1 , ESX 3.5 U5,Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.5.10b , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5

U5, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX3.5 U2,

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.52.12.v40.8 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.81c , , , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U3Network Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.43b ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5, , , ESX

3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ,

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.6.9 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.52.12.v40.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.7c ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.1.12b.v41.3 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.64.32.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.3.22 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0,

ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2, , ESX 3.5 U4, ,Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.64.32.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.62.15.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.6.9-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.52.12.v35.5 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4Network Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.86 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.22f.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2i version 1.9.2g.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.15g.8.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.58b ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.60.50.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 1.5.10b.1.1 , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U4, ,Network Broadcom Corporation bna version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.70.34.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.48.107.v40.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Broadcom Corporation bna version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Broadcom Corporation bfa version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2i version 2.70.1k.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Broadcom Corporation bna.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Broadcom Corporation bna version 2.1.0.0 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Broadcom Corporation bna version 2.2.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.120h.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.1.5d.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.7d ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.54.1.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Broadcom Corporation tg3 version 3.86.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.22f.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2x version 1.45.20-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.1.6b.v41.4 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Broadcom Corporation bnx2 version 2.0.7d-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Brocade bna version 2.1.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network Brocade bna version 2.2.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Brocade bna.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Brocade bna version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Brocade bna version 2.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Brocade bna version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Brocade bna version 3.0.1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Brocade Communications bna version 2.1.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Brocade Communications bna version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Brocade Communications bna version 2.3.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Brocade Communications bna version 2.2.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Brocade Communications bna version 2.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Brocade Communications bfa version 2.1.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Brocade Communications bna.o version 2.3.0.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Brocade Communications bfa version 3.0.0.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Chelsio Communications cxgb3 version 1.3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Chelsio Communications cxgb3 version 1.3.1m ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Chelsio Communications cxgb3 version 1.4.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Chelsio Communications cxgb3 version 1.1.0 ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5Network Chelsio Communications cxgb3 version 1.1.1 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4Network Cisco enic version 1.4.2.9 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network Cisco enic version 2.1.2.20 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Cisco enic version 1.4.0.261-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Cisco enic version 1.1.0.157.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Cisco enic version 1.1.0.68d ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network Cisco enic version 1.1.0.68b ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1Network Dell e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5

U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , ,Network Dell e100 version 2.3.40 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0, ESX

3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

Network Dell tg3 version 3.43b ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,

Network Emulex Corporation benet version 1.0.748.1155 ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX3.5 U4

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.101.386.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.102.404.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Emulex Corporation be2net.o version 2.102.518.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.104.277.3 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.0.446.0 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Emulex Corporation be2net.0 version 2.102.554.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Emulex Corporation be2net version 4.0.306.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.101.250.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.102.440.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Emulex Corporation be2net version 2.101.455.0 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network HP bnx2x version 1.45.20-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network HP bnx2 version 1.5.10b ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5U3, ,

Network HP e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.3U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5U4, ESX 3.5 U5

Network HP bnx2x version 1.64.32.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network HP bnx2x version 1.52.12.v40.8 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network HP bnx2x version 1.54.1.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network HP bnx2x version 1.64.32.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network HP e1000e version 0.4.1.7 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2Network HP bnx2x version 1.62.11.v40.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network HP unm_nic version 3.4.350 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3Network HP e1000e version 1.1.2-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network HP bnx2x version 1.62.15.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network HP bnx2x version 1.45.20 ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX / ESXi 4.0,

ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,Network HP unm_nic version 3.4.115 , , , , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5

U1, , , ESX 3.5 U3, ,Network HP bnx2i version 2.70.1k.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork HP bnx2x version 1.48.107.v40.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network HP tg3 version 3.58b ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3 U1Network HP tg3 version 3.43b ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , ,

ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,Network HP e100 version 2.3.40 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0, ESX

3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

Network HP nx_nic version 4.0.301-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network HP e1000 version 7.0.33 ESX 3.0Network HP bnx2x version 1.52.12.v40.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network HP bnx2x version 1.60.50.v41.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network HP bnx2x version 1.70.34.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network HP bnx2 version 1.6.9.1 , , ESX 3.5 U5Network HP bnx2i version 1.9.2g.v41.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network HP bnx2x version 1.52.12.v35.5 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network HP e1000e version 0.4.1.7.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network HP nx_nic version 4.0.550.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network HP e1000e version 1.1.2.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network HP nx_nic version 4.0.301 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2Network HP bnx2 version 1.3.22 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0Network IBM e100 version 2.3.40 , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.0, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX

3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.0.3 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.0.2, , , ,ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.0.1, ,

Network IBM tg3 version 3.43b ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

Network IBM tg3 version 3.58b ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1Network IBM e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.2,

ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4,ESX 3.0.3 U1

Network IBM e1000 version 7.0.33 ESX 3.0Network Intel igb version 1.0.0 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX

3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ,ESX 3.5

Network Intel igb version 3.0.18 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Intel igb version 1.3.19.12 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel igb version 3.2.10 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.5U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , ,ESX 3.0.3 U1

Network Intel e100 version 2.3.40 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX3.0.1, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2,ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5

Network Intel igb version 1.3.8.6 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3Network Intel igb version 1.3.19.12.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Intel e1000e version 0.4.1.7 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX / ESXi 4.0, ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX 3.5 U2,

Network Intel igb version 3.1.17 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Intel e1000e version 1.1.2-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Intel e1000 version 8.0.3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel ixgbe version 3.4.23 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Intel ioat version 2.15 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Intel ftsys_igb version 1.3.19.12.1-3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.44.14.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Intel igb version 2.1.9.8 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.5 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel ixgbe version 3.5_1.3.7.4_16_73033 , , , ESX 3.5 U5, , , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX3.5 U3

Network Intel ixgbe version 3.6.5 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Intel e1000 version 7.0.33 ESX 3.5 U1, , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5, ,ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U5

Network Intel ftsys_ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.5-3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.84.9 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Intel ixgbe version 3.7.13 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Intel ixgbe version 3.1.17.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.62.4.8 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Intel e1000 version 7.6.15.5 ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5, , ESX 3.5 U3,Network Intel ixgbe version 1.3.31.5 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4Network Intel ixgbe version 1.3.31.6 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , ,Network Intel igb version 1.3.19.15.2.2 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Intel ixgbe version 1.3.36 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX 3.5 U4, ,

ESX 3.5 U5Network Intel igb version 2.4.10 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Intel igb version 2.1.10.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Intel igb version 1.2.44.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Intel igb version 1.3.19.12.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Intel e1000 version ESX-1006511 ESX 3.0.1Network Intel igb version 1.3.19.15.2.1 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4Network Intel e1000 version 8.0.3.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.3 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.44.14.3 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Intel Ixgbe version 1.3.56.7 ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U5,Network Intel ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.5.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Intel e1000e version 0.4.1.7.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Intel e1000e version 1.1.2.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Mellanox Technologies mlx4_en version 1.5.5.436 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Mellanox Technologies mlx4_en version 1.5.6 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network Mellanox Technologies MTNIC version 1.1.0 ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX3.5 U1

Network Mellanox Technologies mlx4_en version 1.4.1-174 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Mellanox Technologies mlx4_en version 1.4.1-174u1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Myricom myri10ge version 1.5.0 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Myricom myri10ge version 1.5.2 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network NEC e1000e version 0.4.1.7 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1Network NEC e1000e version 1.1.2-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network NEC e1000e version 0.4.1.7.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network NEC e1000e version 1.1.2.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Neterion Incorporated s2io version 2.1.0.11070 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5

U5, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , ,Network Neterion Incorporated s2io version 2.1.4.13427 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1Network Neterion Incorporated vxge version 2.0.19.19568 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Neterion Incorporated vxge version 2.0.28.21239 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network Neterion Incorporated vxge version 2.5.1.22003 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network Neterion Incorporated vxge version 2.0.16.19263 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Neterion Incorporated vxge version 2.0.1.16955 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Neterion Incorporated s2io version 2.1.4.13427.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network NetXen Incorporated unm_nic version 3.4.115 ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5

U3, , , , ESX 3.5 U5Network NetXen Incorporated unm_nic version 4.0.275 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network NetXen Incorporated unm_nic version 3.4.350 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network nVidia forcedeth version 0.61.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network nVidia forcedeth version 0.6v1.20 , ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5

U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5U4,

Network nVidia forcedeth version 0.61 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network nVidia forcedeth version 0.6v1.25 ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ,ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , , , ESX 3.5, , , , ESX3.0.3 U1

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.407 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.550.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.598 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 3.4.115 , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U3,

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.560 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 3.4.350 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 4.0.275 ESX 3.5 U5, , , , ESX 3.5 U4,Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 4.0.404 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.0.0.36 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.721 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.00.00.45 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 4.0.406 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network QLogic Corporation tg3 version 3.58b ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX

3.0Network QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.735 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Network QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.0.0.37 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network QLogic Corporation Asyn qlge version 1.0.0.38 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

Network QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.00.00.43 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network QLogic Corporation unm_nic version 4.0.230 ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.727 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network QLogic Corporation qlcnic version 4.0.719 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.594 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.301 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.570 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.0.0.39 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork QLogic Corporation qlge version 1.00.00.47 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /

ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation qlcnic.o version 4.0.702 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.602 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.301-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.585 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network QLogic Corporation nx_nic version 4.0.404 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

Network Silicom e1000 version 7.6.15.5 , ESX 3.5 U5Network Solarflare Communications sfc version 3.0.5.2179 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1Network Solarflare Communications sfc version 3.0.8.2230 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Solarflare Communications sfc version 2.3.20.1085 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network SOLNEM sxge version 1.0.1.1 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network SOLNEM sxge version 1.0.1.2 ESX / ESXi 4.0Network Sun Microsystems e1000e version 1.1.2-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4Network Sun Microsystems nxge version 1.3.5 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Sun Microsystems nxge version 1.0.2.4 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

Network Sun Microsystems e1000 version 7.3.15 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ,ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2,ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1

Network Sun Microsystems nxge version 1.0.2.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1

Network Sun Microsystems e1000 version 7.0.33 ESX 3.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseNetwork Sun Microsystems hxge version 4.1.2.2.7 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

Network Sun Microsystems e1000e version 0.4.1.7 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2Network Sun Microsystems e1000e version 1.1.2.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2Network Sun Microsystems nxge version 1.3.1 ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4Network Sun Microsystems hxge version 1.2.2.11 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5Network Sun Microsystems e1000e version 0.4.1.7.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1Network Sun Microsystems nxge version 1.3.3 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4PATA AMD pata_atiixp version 0.4.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

PATA AMD pata_atiixp version 0.4.3.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1PATA Intel piix version 0.42 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4PATA Intel ata_piix version 2.00ac6 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

PSCSI-RAID Adaptec aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

PSCSI-RAID Adaptec aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1PSCSI-RAID Adaptec aacraid_esx version 1.1-5 [2415] ESX 3.0PSCSI-RAID Adaptec aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.0.3 U1, , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1,

ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ,ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4,

PSCSI-RAID Dell megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,

PSCSI-RAID Dell mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4,

PSCSI-RAID Dell megaraid2 version 2.00.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

PSCSI-RAID Dell aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4,

PSCSI-RAID Dell megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2PSCSI-RAID HP cciss version 2.4.66 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX

3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4PSCSI-RAID HP cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1PSCSI-RAID HP cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3PSCSI-RAID HP aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5

U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , ,PSCSI-RAID HP cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleasePSCSI-RAID IBM ips version 7.10.17 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.0, ESX

3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX3.0.3, , ESX 3.0.3 U1

PSCSI-RAID LSI megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,

PSCSI-RAID LSI megaraid2 version 2.00.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

PSCSI-RAID LSI megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2PSCSI-RAID Mylex dac960 version 2.4.11 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX

3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4SAS Adaptec aacraid version 1.1.7.28000 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS Adaptec aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX

3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.2U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, ,

SAS Adaptec aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS Adaptec aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS Adaptec megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.0.2SAS AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.035vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.036vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.24.08.021vm35 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3SAS ATTO Technology Inc esashba version 1.0 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5SAS ATTO Technology Inc esas2hba version 1.35 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS ATTO Technology Inc esas2hba version 1.0 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4SAS Dell mpt2sas version 02.00.00.00.2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS Dell mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5

U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,SAS Dell mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS Dell mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS Dell mpt2sas version

02.00.00.00.3vmw-3vmwESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS HighPoint Technology hptiop version 1.6 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS HighPoint Technology rr272x_1x version 1.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.9.4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS HP hpsa version 2.4.66.84vm ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5SAS HP hpsa version 4.0.0-13vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.28vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.45-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.24vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS HP hpsa version 2.04.66.95vmw ,SAS HP hpsa version 4.1.0-24 ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.45-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS HP hpsa version 3.6.14.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS IBM aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5, ESX

3.5 U4SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5

U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5U2, , , , , ESX 3.5,

SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX

3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5

SAS Intel mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS Intel megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS LSI ftsys_mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmwft ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS LSI mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS LSI cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS LSI mptscsi_2x version 2.05.48 , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5

U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , ,SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U5SAS LSI aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5

U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5, ,

SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ,ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, , ESX 3.0.2,ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ,

SAS LSI mpt2sas version 08.00.00.00.1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS LSI cciss version 2.4.66 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.0.1, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ,ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.2

SAS LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.21vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS LSI megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX

3.0.1SAS LSI cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0

SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , ESX3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX3.0.3 U1

SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 5.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS LSI megaraid_sas.o version 5.29 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.6.48 ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5U4, ESX 3.5 U3, , ,

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS LSI mpt2sas version 09.00.00.00-1.vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS LSI 3w-sas version 3.26.00.002vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS LSI adp94xx version 0.0.6 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3U1, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2,ESX 3.5 U3, , ,

SAS LSI 3w-sas version 3.26.00.001vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.17 ESX 3.5 U3SAS LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , , , ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.1, ESX

3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX3.5 U2, , ESX 3.5 U3,

SAS LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS LSI mpt2sas version 02.00.00.00.2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.01 ESX 3.0SAS LSI mpt2sas version 10.10.10.00.1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.15 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1SAS LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.21vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS LSI mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS LSI mpt2sas version

02.00.00.00.3vmw-3vmwESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.18 ESX 3.0SAS LSI cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS LSI mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS LSI mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.18 ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5SAS LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS Mylex dac960 version 2.4.11 ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX

3.0SAS NEC megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS NEC megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4SAS NEC megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS NEC megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS NEC megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS PMC-Sierra pmcraid version 2.0.6 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS PMC-Sierra aacraid version 1.1.7.28000 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS PMC-Sierra pmcraid version 2.0.8 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SAS Promise Technology Inc stex version 4.06.0000.40 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS Promise Technology Inc stex version 4.07.0000.71 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SAS Sun Microsystems aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 , ESX 3.0.1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX

3.0.3, , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1,ESX 3.0.2, , , , ,

SAS Sun Microsystems aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS Sun Microsystems aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS SATACombo

megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS SATACombo

megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS SATACombo

megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS SATACombo

megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS SATACombo

megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0

SAS SATACombo

Adaptec aacraid_esx version 1.1-5 [2415] ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.5U2, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, , ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3U1

SAS SATACombo

Adaptec aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS SATACombo

Adaptec aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX3.0.3 U1

SAS SATACombo

Adaptec aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS SATACombo

HP cciss version 2.4.66 , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.01 ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , , , , ESX3.5 U1,

SAS SATACombo

LSI megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 ESX 3.0.1

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.0.1

SAS SATACombo

LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.2, , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.5U2, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.0.2U1

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ,ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5U3, , ,

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS SATACombo

LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS-RAID AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.035vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS-RAID AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.24.08.021vm35 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3SAS-RAID AMCC 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.036vm40 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS-RAID Areca arcmsr version 1.20.0x.15.vmk-90605.3 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS-RAID Areca arcmsr version 1.20.00.15.vmk.100202 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS-RAID Dell megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,

SAS-RAID IBM megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ,

SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX

3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , ,SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS-RAID LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5

U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5U3, , ,

SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS-RAID LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SAS-RAID LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.0.1SAS-RAID LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SAS-RAID Promise stex version 4.07.0000.72 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SAS-RAID Promise Technology Inc stex version 3.06.0000.04 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4SAS/SATA-RAID

Adaptec aacraid version 1.1.7.28000 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Adaptec aacraid_esx version 1.1-5 [2415] ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ,ESX 3.5 U3,

SAS/SATA-RAID

Adaptec aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

Adaptec aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5U3, , ,

SAS/SATA-RAID

Adaptec aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3U1, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 4.0.4.12vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.0, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1,ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell mpt2sas version02.00.00.00.3vmw-3vmw

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX3.5, , ESX 3.5 U4, ,

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell mpt2sas version 02.00.00.00.2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Dell megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0

SAS/SATA-RAID

Fujitsu megaraid_sas version 4.0.4.12vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

Fujitsu megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

Fujitsu megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

Fujitsu megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

HP cciss version 2.4.64-1VMS , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5U4, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

HP cciss version 2.4.66 ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3

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HP cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

SAS/SATA-RAID

HP cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

HP cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SAS/SATA-RAID

HP cciss version 2.4.54-14VMS ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.1

SAS/SATA-RAID

IBM megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , ,ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , ,

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 4.0.4.12vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

Intel megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 , , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U5, , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX3.5 U3

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.4.12vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0U4

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 5.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 3.15 ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1

SAS/SATA-RAID

LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SAS/SATA-RAID

Sun Microsystems aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, ,

SATA AMD ahci version 2.0.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SATA AMD ahci version 2.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SATA Broadcom Corporation sata_svw version 1.07 , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ,SATA Broadcom Corporation sata_svw version 2.0.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SATA Broadcom Corporation sata_svw version 2.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SATA Intel ata_piix version 2.00ac6 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.1U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1

SATA Intel piix version 0.42 , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ,SATA Intel ahci version 2.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SATA Intel ahci version 2.0.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SATA nVidia sata_nv version 2.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SATA nVidia sata_nv version 2.0.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SATA ServerWorks sata_svw version 2.0.0.1 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SATA ServerWorks sata_svw version 2.0 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SCSI Adaptec adp94xx version 0.0.6 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U1,ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0

SCSI Adaptec aic7xxx version 6.3.9 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.2, , , , ESX 3.5 U1,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0,ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.5 U3

SCSI Adaptec aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2, , , , , , ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ,ESX 3.5 U4, , ,

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSCSI Adaptec mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX

3.5, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX3.5 U2

SCSI Adaptec aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SCSI Adaptec ips version 7.10.17 ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0, ESX3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.1

SCSI Adaptec qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.01 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5

SCSI Adaptec adp94xx version 1.0.8.12.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI Adaptec aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI Adaptec adp94xx version 1.0.8.6.1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2

SCSI Adaptec aic79xx version 6.3.9 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX3.0.3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ,

SCSI Adaptec aic79xx version 3.2.0.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI Adaptec mptscsi version 2.05.16 ESX 3.0SCSI Adaptec aic79xx version 3.1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI Adaptec mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.0.1SCSI Adaptec aacraid version 1.1-5-2372 ESX 3.0SCSI American Megatrends Inc megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX

3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5

SCSI Compaq Computer Corporation cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI Compaq Computer Corporation cciss version 2.4.54-14VMS ESX 3.0.1SCSI Compaq Computer Corporation cciss version 2.4.64-1VMS ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX

3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5U4, , ,

SCSI Compaq Computer Corporation cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SCSI Compaq Computer Corporation cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI Dell megaraid2 version 2.10.7 , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3

U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3,

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSCSI Dell aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX

3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1,ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5

SCSI Dell aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0

SCSI Dell aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SCSI Dell megaraid2 version 2.00.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /

ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI Dell megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SCSI Dell aacraid version 1.1-5-2372 ESX 3.0SCSI FSC mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5

U4, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,SCSI FSC megaraid2 version 2.00.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4SCSI FSC megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI HP cciss version 2.4.64-1VMS ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX

3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX3.5 U5

SCSI HP cciss version 2.4.54-14VMS ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0SCSI HP cciss version 2.4.54 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0SCSI HP cciss version 2.4.66 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1,

ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5 U5SCSI HP cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SCSI HP cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0SCSI HP cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI IBM ips version 7.10.17 ESX 3.5 U3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX

3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5U2, , , ESX 3.5,

SCSI IBM aic79xx version 6.3.9 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.3U1, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0, ESX 3.5U3, , , , ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, ,

SCSI IBM mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , , , ESX 3.5U5, ESX 3.5 U2, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5U3, , ,

SCSI IBM aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.2 ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3SCSI IBM ips version 7.12.05vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4SCSI IBM ips version 7.12.06.1-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI IBM mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.0.1SCSI IBM mptscsi version 2.05.16 ESX 3.0

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSCSI Intel megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , , , ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , ,

ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5U4, ,

SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00 ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.0.2, ESX3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , ,

SCSI LSI megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI LSI adp94xx version 0.0.6 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5, , , , ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ,

SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.3 U1SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 5.33 ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI LSI megaraid_mbox version 2.20.5.1.3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi

4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SCSI LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.13 ESX 3.0.1SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI LSI megaraid2 version 2.10.7 ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX

3.5, , , , , , ESX 3.0, ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX3.5 U1, ESX 3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5

SCSI LSI mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U1, , ,ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.5 U2, , , , , ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.5U3, , , ,

SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.21vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2,ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4

SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SCSI LSI megaraid2 version 2.00.4 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.23vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SCSI LSI mptscsi version 2.05.16 ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.0SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.21vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SCSI LSI megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3

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Type Vendor Driver and Version Supported ReleaseSCSI LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.29vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2SCSI LSI mptspi version 4.00.37.00.30vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3SCSI LSI mptsas version 4.00.37.00.27vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SCSI QLogic Corporation qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1 ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0, ESX / ESXi

4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1SCSI QLogic Corporation qla4022 version 3.24 ESX 3.0.2 U1, , ESX 3.5 U4, , , , , ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX

3.0.3, , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.0.2, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U3, , , ESX3.5, , , , , ESX 3.0.3 U1

SCSI QLogic Corporation qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1-3vmw ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX /ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1

SCSI QLogic Corporation qla4010 version 3.10 ESX 3.0SCSI Sun Microsystems mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48 ESX 3.5 U2, , , , ESX 3.5 U3, , , , ESX 3.5, , , ESX 3.5 U4, , ESX 3.5

U1, , , , ESX 3.5 U5

I/O Device and Model InformationThe detailed lists show actual vendor devices that are either physically tested or are similar to the devices tested by VMware or VMware partners. VMware provides support onlyfor the devices that are listed in this document.

Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec 1480A Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 19160B Ultra160 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2120S Crusader SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

Adaptec 2200S Vulcan SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec 2200S Vulcan-2m SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec 2902/04/10/15/20/30C SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec 29160 Ultra160 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 29160B Ultra160 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 29160C Ultra160 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 29160N Ultra160 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 2930 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2930CU SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 29320LP Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec 2940 Pro Ultra SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940 Ultra2 SCSI1 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940/CN Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940/DUAL Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940A Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940A/CN Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2940B Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2944 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 2950 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 3230S PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec 3240S PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec 39320D Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec 39320DB Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec 3940 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 3940A Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec 3944 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 3944 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 3944A Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 3950B Ultra 2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 398X SCSI RAID SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 398X Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec 4944 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 4944 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec 5400S PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec AAA-131 Ultra2 RAID SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AAC-364 (Adaptec 5400S) SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 2045 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 2405 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 2445 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5

U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 3085 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 31205 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 31605 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 3230S SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec Adaptec 3240S SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

Adaptec Adaptec 3405 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 3805 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

Adaptec Adaptec 5085 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5085 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 51245 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 51245 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 51645 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 51645 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 52445 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5

U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 ,

ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec Adaptec 52445 SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5400S SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

Adaptec Adaptec 5405 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5405 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5445 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5445 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5805 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec 5805 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 2045 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 2045 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec Adaptec RAID 2405 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 7

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 2405 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 2445 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 3085 SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*15 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*15 , ESX 3.5 U3*15 , ESX 3.5 U2*15 , ESX 3.5 U1*15 , ESX 3.5*15 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*15 ,

ESX 3.0.3*15 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*15 , ESX 3.0.2*15

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 3085 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 31205 SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 31205 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 31605 SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 31605 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 3405 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec Adaptec RAID 3405 SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 3805 SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec Adaptec RAID 3805 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec AHA-2930 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2930CU SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2930U2 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2930UW / AIC-7888 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Adaptec AHA-29320ALP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AHA-2940 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2940/2940W / AIC-7871 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2940U/UW / AHA-39xx / AIC-7895 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2940U/UW/D / AIC-7881U SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2940U2/U2W SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5*6

kb: 1 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.0.3*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.0.2*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.0.1*6

kb: 1 , ESX 3.0*6 kb: 1

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec AHA-2940U2/U2W / 7890/7891/7890 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2940UW Pro / AIC-788x SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2944 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2944/2944W / AIC-7874 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-2944UW / AIC-7884U SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-294x / AIC-7870 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Adaptec AHA-39320A SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AHA-39320B SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AHA-39320DB / AHA-39320DB-HP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AHA-3940 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3940/3940W / AIC-7872 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3940U/UW / AIC-7883U SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3940U/UW/UWD / AIC-7882U SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3940U2x/395U2x SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec AHA-3944/3944W / AIC-7875 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3944U/UWD / AIC-7885 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3950U2D SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-3960D / AIC-7899A U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-4944UW / AIC-7886 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA-4944W/UW / AIC-7876 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AHA29320LP_IROC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7810 RAID memory SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7810 RAID memory SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7815 RAID memory SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7850 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7850 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7850 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7850 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7855 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7859 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec AIC-7860 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7860 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7860 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7860 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7870 SCSI adapter SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7880 Ultra SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7890/91 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 kb: 1 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 kb: 1

, ESX 3.5*6 kb: 1

Adaptec AIC-7892A U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7892B U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7892B U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7892D U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7892P U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec AIC-7895 Ultra2 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6

Adaptec AIC-7896U2/7897U2 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7899B U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7899D U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7899P U160/m SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

Adaptec AIC-7901 U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6

Adaptec AIC-7901A U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AIC-7901A U320 w/HostRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AIC-7901A_IROC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7901W Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7902 (Dual Ultra320 SCSI) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7902 U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AIC-7902 U320 w/HostRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec AIC-7902 Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7902(B) U320 w/HostRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec AIC-7902B U320 OEM SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12

Adaptec AIC-7902W Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-7902_B_IROC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13

Adaptec AIC-9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18 , ESX 3.0*18

Adaptec AIC-9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18 , ESX 3.0*18

Adaptec AIC-9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18 , ESX 3.0*18

Adaptec AIC-9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18 , ESX 3.0*18

Adaptec AIC-9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18 , ESX 3.0*18

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec ASC-29320 U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*6 ,

ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6

Adaptec ASC-29320A U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec ASC-29320B U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13

Adaptec ASC-29320LP U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec ASC-29320LP U320 w/HostRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

Adaptec ASC-29320LPE SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13

Adaptec ASC-32320D U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12

Adaptec ASC-39320 U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12 , ESX 3.5

U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6

Adaptec ASC-39320D U320 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12

Adaptec AVA-2930 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6 , ESX 3.0*6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec ICP 5045BL SAS SATA

ComboESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ICP 5045BL SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec ICP 5085BL SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ICP 5085BL SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec ICP 5125BR SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ICP 5125BR SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec ICP 5165BR SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ICP 5165BR SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec ICP 5805BL SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAdaptec ICP 5805BL SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec SCSI RAID 2200S PCI SCSI 2ch PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Adaptec ServeRAID 8i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ServeRAID 8k/8k-l8 (Aurora) SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Adaptec ServeRAID Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19

Allied Telesis AT-2973SX Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*20 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX

3.5*21

Allied Telesis AT-2973T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3,

ESX 3.0.2 U1*21

Allied Telesis AT-2973T/4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*23 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*23 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*23 2

Allied Telesis AT-VNC10S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 9, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 9, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 9, 8, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5

U4*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

AMCC 3ware 9650SE SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*29 13 , ESX 3.5 U4*29 13 , ESX

3.5 U3*29 13 , ESX 3.5 U2*29 13

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAMCC 3ware 9690SA SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*27 3, 2 kb: 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*28 2, 3 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*29 13 , ESX 3.5 U4*29 13 , ESX

3.5 U3*29 13 , ESX 3.5 U2*29 13

AMCC LSI 3ware 9750 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*30 3, 14, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*30 3, 14, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*30 3, 14, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*31 14, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*31 14, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*31 14, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*31 14, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*31 14, 2, 3

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700 SATA Controller [AHCI Mode] SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700 SATA Controller [IDE Mode] SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700 SATA Controller [Non-RAID5Mode]

SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700 SATA Controller [RAID Mode] SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700 SATA Controller [SATA and FCEnabled]

SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

AMD (AdvancedMicro Devices, Inc.)

SP5100/SB700/SB800 IDE Controller PATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*34 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*34 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*34

AmericanMegatrends Inc

MegaRAID SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

Areca 1680ix-12 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca 1680ix-8 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1212 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1222 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesAreca ARC-1680 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1680i SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1680ix-16 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1680ix-24 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1680LP SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC-1680x SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*36

1 kb: 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*36 1 kb: 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U215

Areca ARC1880x SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*37 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*37 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*37 2

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-41ES FC ESX 3.5 U5*38 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*38 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-42ES FC ESX 3.5 U5*38 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*38 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-44ES FC ESX 3.5 U5*38 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*38 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-81EN FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*39 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*39 3 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*40 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*40 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-82EN FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*39 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*39 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*39 3 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*40 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*40 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

Celerity FC-84EN FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*41 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*41 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*41 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*39 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*39 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*39 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*40 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*40 16

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H308 SAS ESX 3.5 U5*42 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*42 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H30F SAS ESX 3.5 U5*42 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*42 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H380 SAS ESX 3.5 U5*42 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*42 16

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H608 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*43 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*43 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*44 14, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*44 14, 17

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H60F SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*43 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*43 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*44 14, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*44 14, 17

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H644 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*43 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*43 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*44 14, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*44 14, 17

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H680 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*43 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*43 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*44 14, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*44 14, 17

ATTO Technology,Inc

ExpressSAS H6F0 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*43 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*43 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*43 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*43 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*44 14, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*44 14, 17

Broadcom 5714S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom BCM 5708S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*22 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX

3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom BCM 5703C Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

Broadcom BCM 5703S Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

Broadcom BCM 5704C Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

Broadcom BCM 5704C - Dual port Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

Broadcom BCM 5706 based Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

Broadcom BCM 5708S PCI-X to PIB Bridge Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom BCM 5709S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3

Broadcom BCM 5715 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

Broadcom BCM HT1000 SATA ESX 3.5 U5*48 , ESX 3.5 U4*48 , ESX 3.5 U3*48

Broadcom BCM HT1000 SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*49 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*49 , ESX 3.5

U5*48 , ESX 3.5 U4*48 , ESX 3.5 U3*48

Broadcom BCM5703C Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom BCM5703S Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom BCM5704C Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom BCM5704C - Dual port Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom BCM5705F Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom BCM5709 Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21

Broadcom BCM5709C Network ESX 3.5 U5*51 , ESX 3.5 U4*51

Broadcom BCM57712 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3,

8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U2*25 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5

U5*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2, 12

Broadcom BCM57800 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3, 8, 2,

9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25

2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX

3.5 U4*51 2, 12

Broadcom BCM57800 MF Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3, 8, 2,

9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25

2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX

3.5 U4*51 2, 12

Broadcom BCM578105 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3, 8, 2,

9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25

2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom BCM57810 MF Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3, 8, 2,

9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25

2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX

3.5 U4*51 2, 12

Broadcom Broadcom BCM5714 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom Broadcom BCM5715S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5721 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5706 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53

, ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*54 , ESX 3.0.3*54 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*54 , ESX 3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5706S GibabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 2, 3 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 ,

ESX 3.0*55

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*56 1, 8, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*56 1, 8, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*56 1, 8, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*56 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*56 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*56 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*56 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*56 2 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 ,

ESX 3.0*55

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*54 , ESX 3.5 U4*54 , ESX 3.5 U3*54 , ESX 3.5

U2*54 , ESX 3.5 U1*54 , ESX 3.5*54 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*57 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*57 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*57 2, 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 Gigabit

EthernetNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*20 1

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709S 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3

Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709S 1000Base-SX

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*57 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*57 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*57 1, 3

Broadcom NetLink BCM5781 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetLink BCM5784M Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

Broadcom NetLink BCM5789 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetLink BCM5906 Fast Ethernet PCI Express Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetLink BCM5906M Fast Ethernet PCI Express Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5700 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5701 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5702 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

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U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5702A3 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5702FE Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5702X Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703X Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5704 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5704S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom NetXtreme BCM5704S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5705 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5705M Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5705M Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5705M_2 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5705_2 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5714S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5715 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5718 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5719 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5721 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5722 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*59 , ESX 3.5 U4*59

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5722 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5723 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5750 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5750M Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751F Fast Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5752 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5752M Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5753 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5753F Fast Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom NetXtreme BCM5753M Gigabit Ethernet PCI

ExpressNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5754 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5754M Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5755 Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX 3.5 U5*59 , ESX 3.5 U4*59 , ESX 3.5 U3*59 , ESX 3.5 U2*59

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5755M Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX 3.5 U5*59 , ESX 3.5 U4*59 , ESX 3.5 U3*59 , ESX 3.5 U2*59

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5756ME Gigabit Ethernet PCIExpress

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*59 , ESX 3.5 U4*59 , ESX 3.5 U3*59 , ESX 3.5 U2*59

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5764M Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*58 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*58 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*58 2

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5780 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5780S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5782 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5788 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5901 100Base-TX Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBroadcom NetXtreme BCM5901 100Base-TX Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Broadcom NetXtreme II 5706 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX

3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

Broadcom NetXtreme II 57710 10Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 , ESX 3.5 U4*26 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

Broadcom NetXtreme II 57710 10Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*60 2, 1, 18 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*60 2, 1, 18 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*60 2, 1, 18

Broadcom NetXtreme II 57711E 10Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 9, 10, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 9, 10, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 9, 10,

8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5

U5*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

Broadcom NetXtreme II 57711E 10Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*61 1, 2, 18 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*61 1, 2, 18 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*61 1, 2, 18

Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5716 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*62 , ESX 3.5 U3*62

Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5716S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 2, 3

Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57711 10-Gigabit Ethernet20 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 9, 8, 2, 3, 1, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 9, 8, 2, 3, 1, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25

9, 8, 2, 3, 1, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U2*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11

, ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26 19

Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57711 10-Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*63 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*63 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*63 1, 2

Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57712 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Multi Function5

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*25 3, 8, 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*25 3, 8, 2,

9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25

2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX

3.5 U4*51 2, 12

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBrocade BR 1010 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

Brocade BR 1010 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*66 3, 1, 4

Brocade BR 1020 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

Brocade BR 1020 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 4, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 4, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 4, 2, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 4, 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 4, 17 , ESX 3.5

U4*65 17, 9

Brocade Brocade 415 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

Brocade Brocade 425 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

Brocade Brocade 815 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

Brocade Brocade 825 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

Brocade Brocade-1860 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*70 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*70 3

Brocade Brocade-1860 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*70 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*70 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*70 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesBrocade Brocade-1860 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*71 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*71 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*71 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68

ChelsioCommunications

S310E: 10 Gbe Nework Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*73 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*73 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*73 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*73 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*73 2

, ESX 3.5 U5*74 22, 16, 9, 23 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*74 22, 16, 9, 23 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*75 22 , ESX 3.5*75

16, 22

ChelsioCommunications

S320E: 10 Gbe Nework Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*72 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*76 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*76 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*76 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*76 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*76 2 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*74 24, 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*74 24, 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*75 24 , ESX 3.5*75 16

Cisco Cisco UCS CNA M61KR-I Intel ConvergedNetwork Adapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 8, 3,

2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Cisco LSI 3081E-R SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX

3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

Cisco LSISAS 1064E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

Cisco M51KR-B Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 1, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*24 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2, 12

Cisco M71KR-E Emulex LightPulse LP21000 10GbEFCoE Mezzanine CNA

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16

Cisco M72KR-E Emulex OneConnect OCe1010210GbE FCoE Mezzanine CNA for Cisco UCS-BServers

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

Cisco M72KR-E Emulex OneConnect OCe1010210GbE NIC Mezzanine CNA for Cisco UCS-BServers

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

Cisco M72KR-Q FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesCisco M72KR-Q (NIC) Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 2, 1, 9, 3

Cisco UCS 82598KR-CI 10-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/PCIe/2-port 10Gb

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*97 8, 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*97 8, 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*97 8, 2, 9, 1, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*98 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*98 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*98 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*98 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*98 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U1Cisco UCS M71KR-Q QLogic Converged Network

AdapterFCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*106 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*106 16

Cisco UCS VIC P81E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*107 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*107 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*107 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*107 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*107 2

Cisco UCS VIC P81E Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*108

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*108 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*108 3

Cisco VIC M81KR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*109 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*109 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*109 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*108

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*108 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*108 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*108 3

Cisco VIC M81KR FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*110 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*110 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*110 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*107 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*107 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*107 2

Compaq NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Compaq Smart Array 5300 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 5300 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 5312 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

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, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 5312 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 532 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 532 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 5i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 5i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6400 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6400 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6400 EM SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

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, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6400 EM SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 641 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 641 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 642 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 642 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

Compaq Smart Array 6i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115

DELL AIC-7899P U160/m (PowerEdge 1750) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL AIC-7899P U160/m (PowerEdge 2600) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

DELL BCM 5703 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

DELL BCM 5721, PCI-E Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

DELL BR 1020 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 2, 4, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 2, 4, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 2, 4, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 2, 4, 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*66 3, 1, 4

DELL BR 1020 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

DELL Broadcom HT-1100 Native IDE-ATA Dell SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*49 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*49

DELL Broadcom HT-1100 SATA mode SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*49 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*49 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*49

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703 PE2650 Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5703 PE6650 Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5721 Dell Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5722 Single PortGigabit Ethernet Card

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme I BCM5704 GigabitEthernet PE6850

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709 Dual Port EthernetPCIe Card

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709 Dual Port EthernetPCIe Card

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX Dell

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX Dell

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

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3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX M600

Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX PE1955

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TDell

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TPE1950

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TPE2900

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TPE2950

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX

3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TPE2970

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TPE6950

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX

3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55

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R805Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-TR900

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX

3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 for Blades Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 Single PortGigabit Ethernet Card

Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX

3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX

3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

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3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX

3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709 1000Base-T iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*3 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*3 1, 2, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709S 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX

3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709S 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX

3.0*55

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709S 1000Base-SX

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*57 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*57 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*57 1, 3

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57710 10GBaseTDual-Port Dell

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 , ESX 3.5 U4*26 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57710 10GBaseTfor Blades

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 , ESX 3.5 U4*26 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

DELL Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM57710 10GBaseTSingle-Port Dell

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*26 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 , ESX 3.5 U4*26 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

DELL Brocade 815 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

DELL Brocade 825 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3

DELL Brocade-1741 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*66 3, 1, 4

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Brocade-1741 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

DELL Dell 2342M FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

DELL Dell 2362M FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

DELL Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA Adapter SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL DELL CERC 6/E Adapter RAID Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

DELL DELL CERC 6/i Integrated RAID Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

DELL Dell OCe10102-FX-D FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*129 2, 3, 1

DELL Dell OCe10102-IX-D iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

DELL Dell OCm10102-F-M iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

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ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di 1650 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di 2650 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

DELL Dell PERC 3/Di 2650 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9

DELL Dell PERC 3/Si SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Si SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 3/Si SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 320/DC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

DELL Dell PERC 4 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

DELL Dell PERC 4/im SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*116 , ESX 3.0*116

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Dell PERC 4e/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.3*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.1*35

kb: 5 , ESX 3.0*35 kb: 5

DELL Dell PERC 4e/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.3*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.1*35

kb: 5 , ESX 3.0*35 kb: 5

DELL Dell PERC 4e/Si SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

DELL Dell PERC 4E/Si/Di SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

DELL Dell PERC 5 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

DELL Dell PERC 5/E SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133 , ESX 3.0*133

DELL Dell PERC 5/i Adapter SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133 , ESX 3.0*133

DELL Dell PERC 5/i Integrated SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0*133

DELL Dell PERC 5/iR Integrated SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

DELL Dell PERC 6/E Adapter SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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, ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134 29 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29

DELL Dell PERC 6/i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134

DELL Dell PERC 6/i Adapter SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

DELL DELL PERC 6/I Integrated RAID Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134

DELL Dell PERC H200 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell PERC H200 Adapter SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell PERC H200 Embedded SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell PERC H200 Integrated SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell PERC H200 Modular SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

DELL Dell PERC H700 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC H700 Adapter SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC H700 Integrated SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC H700 Modular SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC H800 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC H800 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Dell PERC H800 Adapter SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

DELL Dell PERC4/DC RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.3*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.2*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.0.1*35

kb: 5 , ESX 3.0*35 kb: 5

DELL Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

DELL Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

DELL Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8

DELL Dell PRO/100 server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

DELL Dell PRO/100 server connections Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

DELL Dell SAS 5/E Adapter SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

DELL Dell SAS 5/i Integrated SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

DELL Dell SAS 5/iR Adapter SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

DELL Dell SAS 5/iR Integrated SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

DELL Dell SAS 6/iR Adapter SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*137

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*137

, ESX 3.5 U5*138 , ESX 3.5 U4*138 , ESX 3.5 U3*138 , ESX 3.5 U2*138 , ESX 3.5 U1*138 , ESX

3.5*138

DELL Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*137 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*137

DELL Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*137 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*137 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*137 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*137 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*137 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85

DELL Emulex L1105-M Emulex LPe1105-M4 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel mezzanine card forDell PowerEdge

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

DELL Emulex LP10000 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

DELL Emulex LP1050 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

DELL Emulex LP9802 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

DELL Emulex LP982 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

DELL Emulex LPe11002 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s FibreChannel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

DELL Emulex LPe1105-M4 4 Dual-Channel 4Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*143

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*143

, ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

DELL Emulex LPe1150 Single-Channel 4Gb/s FibreChannel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

DELL Emulex OneConnect OCm 10102-I-M 10GbEiSCSI CNA for Dell PowerEdge

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

DELL Intel 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*146 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*146 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*146 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Intel 10 Gigabit AT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*147 , ESX 3.5 U4*147 , ESX

3.5 U3*147

DELL Intel 10 Gigabit AT2 Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

DELL Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*148 , ESX 3.5 U4*148 , ESX

3.5 U3*148

DELL Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI-mode SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

DELL Intel ESB2 SATA ATA-mode SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149

DELL Intel Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3, 2

DELL Intel Ethernet 10G 2P x520-k bNDC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3, 2

DELL Intel Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

DELL Intel Ethernet 10G 4P X540/I350 rNDC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

DELL Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

DELL Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Intel Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4 MezzNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

DELL Intel Ethernet X520 10GbE Dual Port KX4-KRMezz

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 8, 3,

2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

DELL Intel Gigabit 2P I350-t Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

DELL Intel Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

DELL Intel Gigabit 4P I350-t Mezz Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

DELL Intel Gigabit 4P I350-t rNDC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

DELL Intel Gigabit 4P X540/I350 rNDC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

DELL Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

DELL Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port Mezzanine Card Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

DELL Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Intel Gigabit VT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U2*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 31 ,

ESX 3.5*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3*157 31 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32, 31 , ESX 3.0.2*157 31

DELL Intel Gigabit VT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*155 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*155 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*155 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156

DELL Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*158 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 8

DELL Intel PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

DELL Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162

DELL Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*163 33

DELL Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

DELL Intel PRO/1000MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

DELL Intel PRO/1000MT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

DELL LP10000 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

DELL LP1050Ex FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

DELL LP9802 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL LP982 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

DELL LPe1150 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

DELL LSI 1068 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

DELL LSI53C1030 (MegaRAID) (U320 SCSI akaPERC4/IM)

PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

DELL M378D Emulex LPe1205-M 8Gb/s dual-port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for DellPowerEdge M1000e

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

DELL MegaRAID PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

DELL NetXtreme II BCM57711 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5

U4*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

DELL NetXtreme II BCM57711 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5

U4*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

DELL NetXtreme II BCM57711 10-Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*63 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*63 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*63 1, 2

DELL nVidia MCP55 SATA Dell SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*165 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*165

DELL OCm10102-F-M FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*129 2, 3, 1

DELL PERC 3/Di PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

DELL PERC 3/Si PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

DELL PERC 320/DC PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

DELL PERC 4/DC PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U1*35

kb: 5 , ESX 3.5*35 kb: 5

DELL PERC 4/im PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL PERC 4/SC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

DELL PERC 4/SC PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

DELL PERC 4e/DC PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

DELL PERC 4e/Di PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 kb: 5 , ESX 3.5 U1*35

kb: 5 , ESX 3.5*35 kb: 5

DELL PERC 4e/Si PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

DELL PERC 5/E SAS-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

DELL PERC 5/i SAS-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

DELL PERC 6/E SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

DELL PERC 6/i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

DELL QLA 2460 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

DELL QLA 2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

DELL QLE2360 (2Gbs) FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

DELL QLE2362 (2Gbs) FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLE2462 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

DELL QLE2464 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLE8242 - Dual Port 10GbE ConvergedNetwork Adapter (iSCSI)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*168 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*168 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*168 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Qlogic 2362M FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*169 , ESX 3.0.2*169 , ESX 3.0.1*169 , ESX 3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLA2340 FC ESX 3.5 U5*167 , ESX 3.5 U4*167 , ESX 3.5 U3*167 , ESX 3.5 U2*167 , ESX 3.5 U1*167 , ESX

3.5*167 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLA2342 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*167 , ESX 3.5 U4*167 , ESX 3.5 U3*167 , ESX 3.5 U2*167 , ESX 3.5 U1*167 , ESX

3.5*167 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLA4050C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

DELL QLogic QLA4052C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

DELL QLogic QLE 2360 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX 3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLE2460 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*167 , ESX 3.5 U4*167 , ESX 3.5 U3*167 , ESX 3.5 U2*167 , ESX 3.5 U1*167 , ESX

3.5*167 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLE2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX 3.0*167

DELL QLogic QLE2560 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*119 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 34

DELL QLogic QLE2562 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U534 , ESX 3.5 U434 , ESX 3.5 U334 , ESX 3.5 U234

DELL QLogic QLE4060C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

DELL QLogic QLE4062C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

DELL QLogic QME 2462 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX 3.0*167

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesDELL Qlogic QME2342M FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*169 , ESX 3.5 U4*169 , ESX 3.5 U3*169 , ESX 3.5 U2*169 , ESX 3.5 U1*169 , ESX

3.5*169 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*169 , ESX 3.0.2*169 , ESX 3.0.1*169 , ESX

3.0*167

DELL QLogic QME2472 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

DELL QME2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

DELL QME2572 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 , ESX 3.5 U2*172

DELL QME8142 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

DELL QME8142 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

DELL QME8242-k - 10GbE Ethernet to PCI Express

CNA (FCoE)5

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*2

3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*2 3, 2

DELL QME8242-k - 10GbE Ethernet to PCI Express

CNA (iSCSI)5

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*168 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*168 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*168 2

DELL QME8242-k - 10GbE Ethernet to PCI Express

CNA (Network)5

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*173 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*173 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*173 2

DELL SAS 5/I SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

DELL SAS 5/iR SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

EMC Brocade 1010-E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 3, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 3, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 3, 9, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 3, 1, 9, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 4, 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 4, 17 , ESX 3.5

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEMC Brocade 1010-E Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 3, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 3, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 3, 9, 4 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*64 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 4, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

EMC Brocade 1020-E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*174 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*174 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*174 3, 1, 9, 4 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*174 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*174 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*174 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U1*174 1, 9, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*174 1, 9, 4

EMC Brocade 1020-E Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*175 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*175 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*175 1, 9

EMC Brocade 415-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

EMC Brocade 425-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

EMC Brocade 815-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

EMC Brocade 825-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

EMC EMC LPe11002-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

EMC LP10000-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP10000DC-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEMC LP10000ExDC-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP1050-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP1050DC-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP1050Ex-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP11000-E Emulex LP11000 Single-ChannelPCI-X 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

EMC LP11002-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

EMC LP1150-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

EMC LP9002-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP9002L-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LP9802-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

EMC LPe11000-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEMC LPe11002-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

EMC LPe1150-E Emulex LPe1150 Single-Channel4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for Dell and EMC

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

EMC LPe12000-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*176 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*176 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

, ESX 3.5 U1*144

EMC LPe12002-E Emulex LPe12002 Dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for EMC and Dell

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

, ESX 3.5 U1*144 35

EMC OCe10102-FM-E Emulex OneConnect 10GbEFCoE, iSCSI, NIC CNA for EMC VNX(including VNXe) Symmetrix an

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*93 2

EMC OCe10102-FM-E Emulex OneConnect 10GbEFCoE, iSCSI, NIC CNA for EMC VNX(including VNXe) Symmetrix an

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

EMC OCe10102-FX-E Emulex OneConnect 10GbEFCoE, iSCSI, NIC CNA for EMC VNX(including VNXe) Symmetrix an

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*93 2

EMC OCe10102-FX-E Emulex OneConnect 10GbEFCoE, iSCSI, NIC CNA for EMC VNX(including VNXe) Symmetrix an

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

EMC QLA2340-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

EMC QLA2342-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEMC QLA2460-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

EMC QLA2462-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

EMC QLA4050C-E-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

EMC QLA4052C-E-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

EMC QLE2360-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

EMC QLE2362-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*167 , ESX 3.0.2*167 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

EMC QLE2460-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

EMC QLE2462-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

EMC QLE2560-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 , ESX

3.5*172

EMC QLE2560-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

EMC QLE2562-E-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 , ESX

3.5*172

EMC QLE2562-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

EMC QLE4060C-E-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

EMC QLE4062C-E-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEMC Qlogic QLA2460-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

EMC Qlogic QLA2462-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

EMC Qlogic QLE2460-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

EMC Qlogic QLE2462-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Emulex 456972-B21 Emulex LPe1205-HP dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for HPBladeSystem

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex 74-6430-02 Emulex LightPulse LP2105-CI10GbE FCoE Mezzanine for Cisco

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex AJ762A - 81E Emulex LPe12000-HP Single-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for HP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*4 3

Emulex AJ763A - 82E Emulex LPe12002-HP Dual-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for HP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex BEA3X11-S11 Network ESX 3.5 U5*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*179 16 ,

ESX 3.5*179 16

Emulex BEM3H10-S11 Network ESX 3.5 U5*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*179 16 ,

ESX 3.5*179 16

Emulex BEM3I10-S01 Network ESX 3.5 U5*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*179 16 ,

ESX 3.5*179 16

Emulex CN1100E (BK835A) FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*129 2, 3, 1

Emulex Emulex LP1050EX FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

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U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

Emulex Emulex LP1050Ex FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex Emulex LP11000 Single-Channel 4Gb/s FibreChannel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex Emulex LP11000-M4 Single-Channel PCI-X4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144

Emulex Emulex LP1150 Single-Channel PCI-X 4Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex Emulex LPe-1150 FC ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

Emulex Emulex LPe11000 Single-Channel 4Gb/s FibreChannel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex Emulex LPe11000 [SUN] Single-Channel 4Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex Emulex LPe11002 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s FibreChannel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144

Emulex Emulex LPe11002 [SUN] Dual-Channel 4Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEmulex Emulex LPe1150 Single-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre

Channel HBAFC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*180

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*180 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 ,

ESX 3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141

, ESX 3.0*145

Emulex Emulex LPe12000-M8 single-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*4 3

Emulex Emulex LPe12000-M8 Single-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

, ESX 3.5 U1*144 35

Emulex Emulex LPe12002-M8 Dual-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 36, 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 36, 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 36, 35, 34 , ESX 3.5

U2*144 36, 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 35

Emulex Emulex LPe1250-M8 Single-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 36, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 36, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 36, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 36, 34 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 ,

ESX 3.5*144

Emulex Emulex LPe1250-M8 Single-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex Emulex OCe11102-FM6 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*4 3

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-FX 10GbEFCoE, NIC, iSCSI CNA

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-FX 10GbEFCoE, NIC, iSCSI CNA

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93

1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 1, 2, 3

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-IM 10GbEiSCSI CNA

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-N Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

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ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-NX 10GbE NICNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe11102 10GbE iSCSICNA

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

Emulex Emulex OneConnect OCe11102-NX 10GbE NICNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*181 2, 1 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*181 2, 1

Emulex GGX-CC9M4G2X1 Emulex LPe1205-HI dual-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Mezzanine Cardfor Hitachi BladeSym

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex LP10000 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP10000 ExDC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP10000-S 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

Emulex LP10000DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP10000DC-M2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP1005DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP1050 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEmulex LP1050-F2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP1050DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP11000-S 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*140 , ESX 3.5 U4*140 , ESX 3.5 U3*140 , ESX 3.5 U2*140 , ESX 3.5 U1*140 , ESX 3.5*140 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex LP11000-S 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*140 , ESX 3.5 U4*140 , ESX 3.5 U3*140 , ESX 3.5 U2*140 , ESX 3.5 U1*140 , ESX 3.5*140 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex LP110002DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP11002-M4 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Emulex LP11002-S 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex LP1150 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Emulex LP1150-F4 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Emulex LP21000 10GbE FCoE / Ethernet CNA FCoE CNAs ESX 3.5 U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16

Emulex LP21000-C FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEmulex LP21000-M FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43

Emulex LP21000-M-E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43

Emulex LP21002 10GbE FCoE / Ethernet CNA FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex LP21002-C FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

Emulex LP21002-C-E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

Emulex LP21002-M FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

Emulex LP21002-M-E FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*92 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*182 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

Emulex LP8000 Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex LP9000 1Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*143

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*143

, ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

Emulex LP9000 Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*143

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*143

, ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

Emulex LP9002 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*143

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*143

, ESX 3.5 U5*140 , ESX 3.5 U4*140 , ESX 3.5 U3*140 , ESX 3.5 U2*140 , ESX 3.5 U1*140 , ESX

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3.5*140 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP9002L FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

Emulex LP952 Fibre Channel Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*143

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*143 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*143

, ESX 3.5 U5*140 , ESX 3.5 U4*140 , ESX 3.5 U3*140 , ESX 3.5 U2*140 , ESX 3.5 U1*140 , ESX

3.5*140 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP952L FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP9802 2Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex LP9802 Fibre Channel Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

Emulex LP9802DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LP982 Fibre Channel Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LPe1050Ex FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex LPe11000 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

Emulex LPe11002 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEmulex LPe11004 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

Emulex LPe1105 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Emulex LPe1105-DL FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Emulex LPe12000-S 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Emulex LPe12002-S 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex LPe1205-BU 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex LPe1205-N 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex M378D Emulex LPe1205-M 8Gb/s dual-port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for DellPowerEdge M1000e

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

Emulex NEC N8403-015 FC ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35

Emulex OCe10102-F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

Emulex OCe10102-FM6 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*4 3, 2

Emulex OCe11102-N Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

Emulex OCe11102-NM Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesEmulex OneConnect 10Gb Gen2 PCIe Network Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*181 2, 1 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*181 2, 1

Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-I iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*183 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*183 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*183 3

Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-N Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

Emulex OneConnect OCe11100 10GbE, FCoE UCNA FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*129 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*129 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*129 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*129 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*129 1

Emulex OneConnect OCe11102-I iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*184 3

Emulex OneConnect OCe11102-N Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

Emulex PRIMERGY BX600 10GbE I/O Module Network ESX 3.5 U5*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*179 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*179 16 ,

ESX 3.5*179 16

Emulex SG-XPCi1FC-EM4-Z LP11000 Single-Channel4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex SG-XPCIE2FC-EB4-Z Emulex LPem11002-SDual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for SunBlade

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 44 , ESX

3.5*144 44

Emulex SG-XPCIEFCGBE-E8-Z Emulex LPem12002-E-S Dual-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel + Dual-port GbE Adapter for

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3

Emulex X1085A-R5 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

Emulex X1085A-R6 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Emulex X1086A-R6 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

Emulex X1087A-R6 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesFujitsu BX600- FC22Q FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

Fujitsu BX600-FC42E Emulex LPe1105 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for FujitsuTechnology Solutions

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Fujitsu Eth Ctrl 2x10Gbit PCIe D2755 SFP+ Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 3, 2,

26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Fujitsu Fujitsu D2735 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 8, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 8, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 8, 1,

9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 2, 3,

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 3, 1, 9

Fujitsu Fujitsu D2745 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Fujitsu MC- FC82E Emulex Dual-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel Mezzanine Card for FujitsuPRIMERGY BX900 Blade S

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144

Fujitsu PY Eth Mezz Card 10Gb 2 Port Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Fujitsu PY Eth Mezz Card 1Gb 4 Port Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*157 32, 31, 9, 24 kb: 6, 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 32, 31, 9, 24 kb: 6, 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 32, 31 kb: 6

, ESX 3.5 U2*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 31 , ESX 3.5*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 32, 31 , ESX 3.0.3*157 32,

31 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32, 31 , ESX 3.0.2*157 32, 31 kb: 7

Fujitsu PY SAS RAID Mezz Card 6Gb SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Fujitsu RAID 0/1 SAS based on LSI MegaRAID 4P SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

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ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

Fujitsu RAID 0/1 SAS based on LSI MegaRAID 8P SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

Fujitsu RAID 5/6 SAS based on LSI MegaRAID SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

Fujitsu RAID Crtl SAS 6G 0/1 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Fujitsu RAID Crtl SAS 6G 5/6 512MB SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

Broadcom BCM5708 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*55 , ESX 3.5 U4*55 , ESX 3.5 U3*55 , ESX 3.5

U2*55 , ESX 3.5 U1*55 , ESX 3.5*55 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX

3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*55

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

Broadcom BCM5715 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX

3.0.1*47 , ESX 3.0*47

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

BX600-FC22Q FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*167 , ESX

3.0*167

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

BX600-FC42E Emulex LPe1105 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for FujitsuTechnology Solutions

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

LSI 1068 SAS IME SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

MegaRAID SAS PCI Express(TM) ROMB SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

NetXtreme BCM5704 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

RAID 0/1 SAS based on LSI MegaRAID 4P SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

RAID 0/1 SAS based on LSI MegaRAID 8P SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

Raid 5/6 based on LSI MegaRAID SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29 , ESX 3.0.2*134 , ESX 3.0.1*134

Fujitsu SiemensComputers

RX600 S4 82575EB Gigabit I/O Riser Board Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156

, ESX 3.5 U5*153 9, 24 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U4*153 9, 24 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 9, 24 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U2*157

, ESX 3.5 U1*157 , ESX 3.5*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 , ESX 3.0.3*157 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 , ESX

3.0.2*157 32, 31 kb: 7

GIGA-BYTETECHNOLOGYCO., LTD.

LSI 1068E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

HighPointTechnologies, Inc.

RR2710 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*191 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*191

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHighPointTechnologies, Inc.

RR2720 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*191 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*191

HighPointTechnologies, Inc.

RR2721 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*191 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*191

HighPointTechnologies, Inc.

RR2722 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*191 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*191 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*191

HighPointTechnologies, Inc.

RR4320 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*192 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*192 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*192 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*192

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*192 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*192 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*192 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*192 2

Hitachi HFC0401 FC ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2Hitachi HFC0401-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*194

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*194 2

Hitachi HFC0402 FC ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2Hitachi HFC0402-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*194

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*194 2

Hitachi HFC0402-M FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*193 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*194

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*194 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*194 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*194 2 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2Hitachi HFCE0801 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*195

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*195 2

Hitachi HFCE0802 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*195

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*195 2

Hitachi HFCE0802-M FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*195

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*195 2

Hitachi HFCE0804-M FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*195

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*195 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*195 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*195 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2340-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2342-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2460-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2460-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2462-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA2462-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA4050C-HDS-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLA4052C-HDS-SP iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2460-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2460-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2462-HDS-SP FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2462-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2560-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Hitachi DataSystems (HDS)

QLE2562-HDS-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP (HP NC551i) Emulex OneConnect OCe10102

10GbE FCoE CNA for HP ProLiant AMD G7

BladeSystems45

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

HP (HP NC551i) Emulex OneConnect OCe1010210GbE iSCSI CNA for HP ProLiant AMD G7BladeSystems

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

HP (HP NC551i) Emulex OneConnect OCe1010210GbE NIC CNA for HP ProLiant AMD G7

BladeSystems45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 2, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 2, 1, 3

HP (HP NC553i) Emulex OneConnect OCe1110210GbE FcoE CNA for HP ProLiant Intel G7

BladeSystems45

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

HP (HP NC553i) Emulex OneConnect OCe1110210GbE iSCSI CNA for HP ProLiant Intel G7

BladeSystems45

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

HP (HP NC553i) Emulex OneConnect OCe1110210GbE NIC CNA for HP ProLiant Intel G7

BladeSystems45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*181 2, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*181 2, 1 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*181 2, 1

HP 300874-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

HP 300874-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

HP 354054-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

HP 354054-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

HP 361426-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

HP 361426-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

HP 381881-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

HP 381881-B21 Qlogic 2GB FC Mezzanine HBAfor p-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP 394588-B21 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP 394797-B21 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP 403619-B21 -QMH2462 4Gb FC MezzanineHBA for c-Class Blade System

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP 403621-B21 (LPe1105-HP) 4Gb/s FCMezzanine HBA for BladeSystem c-ClassServers

FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

HP 403621-B21 Emulex LPe1105-HP Dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel mezzanine card for HPBladeSystem c-Cl

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

HP 451871-B21 (QMH2562) FC ESX 3.5 U5*196 , ESX 3.5 U4*196

HP 451871-B21 (QMH2562) 8Gb/s FC MezzanineHBA for BladeSystem c-Class Servers

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP 456972-B21 (LPe1250-HP) 8Gb/s FCMezzanine HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

HP 456972-B21 Emulex LPe1205-HP dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for HPBladeSystem

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

HP 488074-B21 - (QLogic QMH4062) iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

, ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198

HP 49Y7950 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

HP 580151-B21 (HP NC551m) Emulex OneConnect

OCe10102 10GbE FCoE CNA FlexFabric45

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*93 2

HP 580151-B21 (HP NC551m) Emulex OneConnect

OCe10102 10GbE iSCSI CNA FlexFabric45

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP 580151-B21 (HP NC551m) Emulex OneConnect

OCe10102 10GbE NIC CNA FlexFabric AdapterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 1, 9, 27,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

HP 581201-B21 (HP NC550SFP) EmulexOneConnect OCe10102 10GbE NIC for HPProLiant

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

HP 581204-B21 (HP NC550m) Emulex OneConnectOCm10102 10GbE NIC Mezzanine for HP

BladeSystem c-Class45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

HP 590647-B21 Brocade 804 8Gb FC HBA for HPc-Class BladeSystem

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*67

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U4*69 16, 17, 21 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

HP 613431-B21 (HP NC553m) Emulex OneConnect

OCe11102 10GbE FCoE CNA FlexFabric45

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

HP 613431-B21 (HP NC553m) Emulex OneConnect

OCe11102 10GbE iSCSI CNA FlexFabric45

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

HP 613431-B21 (HP NC553m) Emulex OneConnectOCe11102 10GbE NIC CNA FlexFabric Adapter

for HP ProLiant S45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*199

1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*199 1

HP 81Q FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

HP 82Q FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

HP A7387A FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP A7388A FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP A7560A FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP A8002A - FC2142SR Emulex LPe1150-F4Single-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA forHP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

HP A8003A - FC2242SR Emulex LPe11002 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for HP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

HP AB429A - FC1143 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AD167A - FC2143 Emulex Single-Channel 4Gb/s PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

HP AD168A - FC2243 Emulex Dual-Channel 4Gb/sPCI-X Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

HP AE311A - FC1142SR FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AE312A - FC1242SR FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AE369A - FC1243 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AJ762A - 81E Emulex LPe12000-HP single-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for HP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

, ESX 3.5 U1*144 35

HP AJ763A - 82E Emulex LPe12002-HP dual-port8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for HP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

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4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

, ESX 3.5 U1*144 35

HP AJ764A - 82Q FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AK344A - 81Q FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

HP AW520A (HP CN1000E) Emulex OneConnectOCe10102 10GbE FCoE CNA for HP ProLiantServers

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*93 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*93 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*93 2, 3

HP AW520A (HP CN1000E) Emulex OneConnectOCe10102 10GbE FCoE CNA for HP ProLiantServers

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 1, 9, 27,

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 1, 9, 27, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 1, 9, 2, 27, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX

3.5 U4*95 16, 9, 27

HP BCM 5709c Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53

HP BCM 5722 Network ESX 3.5 U5*59 , ESX 3.5 U4*59 , ESX 3.5 U3*59 , ESX 3.5 U2*59

HP Broadcom BCM5715S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47

HP CN1000Q - HP StorageWorks Dual PortConverged Network Adapter

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 3, 2

HP CN1000Q - HP StorageWorks Dual PortConverged Network Adapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*200 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*200 1, 3

HP FC1142SR FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP FC1143 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP FC1242SR FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP FC1243 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP FCA2101 FC ESX 3.5 U5*201 , ESX 3.5 U4*201 , ESX 3.5 U3*201 , ESX 3.5 U2*201 , ESX 3.5 U1*201 , ESX

3.5*201 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP FCA2210 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP FCA2214 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

HP FCA2214DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

HP FCA2404 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP FCA2404DC FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP FCA2408 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*142

HP Hewlett-Packard NetRAID-4M SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*10

HP Hewlett-Packard NetRAID-4M SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9

HP HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361FLB Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

HP HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366M Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

HP HP Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

HP HP Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

HP HP NC 7170 Dual PCI-X 1000-T Server AdapterNetwork ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

HP HP NC110T PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP NC112T PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

HP HP NC272F Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP HP NC320m Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP HP NC320T Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP HP NC325m Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*202 , ESX 3.5 U4*202 , ESX 3.5 U3*202 47

HP HP NC360T PCIe Dual Port Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP HP NC362i Integrated DP BL-c Gigabit Server

AdapterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

HP HP NC362i Integrated Dual port Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

HP HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*202 , ESX 3.5 U4*202 , ESX 3.5 U3*202 48

HP HP NC364T PCIe Quad-port Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

HP HP NC365T PCIe Quad Port Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

HP HP NC370f Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55

HP HP NC371i Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

HP HP NC373f Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55

HP HP NC373T Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP HP NC374m Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

HP HP NC380T Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

HP HP NC552m45 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*199

1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*199 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*199 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*199 1

HP HP NC6134 Gigabit NIC Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP HP NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP NC6170 Dual PCI-X 1000-SX ServerAdapter

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP NC7131 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP NC7132 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP NC7170 Dual PCI-X 1000-T Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

HP HP NC7170 Dual PCI-X 1000-T Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

HP HP NetRAID-4M PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

HP HP PRO/100 Server Adapters Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

HP HP ProLiant NC310F PCI-X Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

HP HP SA P411 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*205

HP HP SC08E 6 GB SAS HBA SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*206

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*206 2

HP HP Smart Array E500 Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP HP Smart Array P800 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP LSI 1064E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*208 , ESX 3.5 U4*208 , ESX 3.5 U3*209 , ESX 3.5 U2*210 , ESX 3.5 U1*210

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP LSI1064 SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85

HP MegaRAID SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35

HP NC1020 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

HP NC1020 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC105i Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

HP NC107i 1G LOM Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

HP NC150T PCI 4-Port Gigabit Combo SwitchAdapter

Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*55 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC320i PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

HP NC324i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

HP NC325m Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX

3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC326i PCIe Dual-port Multifunction GigabitServer Adapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 49 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC326m Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC340T PCI-X Quad-port Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164 , ESX

3.0*164

HP NC370i Integrated NIC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

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U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC370i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21

HP NC370T Dalhart-Lite Network ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21

HP NC370T PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC371i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC373F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3

HP NC373i Integrated Multifunction Gigabit ServerAdapter.

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.1*55

HP NC373i PCIe Multifunction Gigabit ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC373m Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC373T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53

HP NC374m Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC375i Integrated Quad Port MultifunctionGigabit Server Adapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 17

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP NC375T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server

AdapterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 17

HP NC380T PCI-E Dual Port Multifunction GigabitServer Adapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

HP NC382i Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*20 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*62

HP NC382m Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*20 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*62 , ESX 3.5 U3*62

HP NC382T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3HP NC510C PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*216 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*216 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*216 kb:

8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

HP NC510F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U2*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5

U1*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215

HP NC512M Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5

U2*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U1*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

HP NC522m 10GB BL-c Mezz45 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP NC522SFP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

HP NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*200 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*200 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*200 1, 3

HP NC524SFP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

HP NC532i20, 45, 12 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 9, 10, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 9, 10, 8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 9, 10,

8, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5

U5*51 2 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2 , ESX 3.5 U3*26 19

HP NC532m20, 45, 11 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*25 2,

9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2,

12 , ESX 3.5 U4*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26 19

HP NC542m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE BL-c

Adapter45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*219 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 1, 3

HP NC543i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Adapter45 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*219 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 1, 3

HP NC543i Single Port Flex-10 10GbE BL-c

Adapter45

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*219 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 1, 3

HP NC552SFP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

HP NC7760 LOM Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7761 LOM Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP NC7770 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7771 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7780 Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7781 LOM Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7782 LOM Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NC7783 LOM Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*47

HP NetXtreme II BCM5709S Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53

HP QLE2460 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP QMH2462 4Gb FC Mezzanine HBA for c-ClassBlade System

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

HP SA P812 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*205 3

HP SC08GE SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85

HP SC44Ge HBA Adapter SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85

HP Smart Array 5300 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 5300 PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 5312 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

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3.5*207

HP Smart Array 532 SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 532 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 5i FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 5i PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6400 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 6400 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6400 EM FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 6400 EM PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6402 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 6402 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6402 PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

HP Smart Array 6404 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 6404 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6404 PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

HP Smart Array 641 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP Smart Array 641 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 642 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 642 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array 6i FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*220 , ESX 3.0.1*220 , ESX

3.0*220

HP Smart Array 6i PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array Controller SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*221 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*222 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*223 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*224 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array E200 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array E200i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP Smart Array E200i SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200i SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array E200i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array E500 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 53 , ESX 3.0.3*207 53 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 53, 28 , ESX 3.0.1*207 53

HP Smart Array E500 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array E500 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

HP Smart Array P212 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array P400 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P400 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P400 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP Smart Array P400i SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P400i SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P400i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

HP Smart Array P410 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225

HP Smart Array P410 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array P410i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array P411 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225

HP Smart Array P411 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*225 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*225 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*225 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array P600 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

, ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P600 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 , ESX 3.0.3*207 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28 , ESX 3.0.2*114 , ESX 3.0.1*115 ,

ESX 3.0*115

HP Smart Array P600 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*207 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 , ESX

3.5*207

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP Smart Array P700m SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*221 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*222 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*223 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*224 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*226 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*226 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*226 16

HP Smart Array P711m SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*221 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*222 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*223 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*224

HP Smart Array P712m SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*221 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*222 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*222 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*223 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*224 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4

HP Smart Array P800 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*207 53 , ESX 3.5 U4*207 53 , ESX 3.5 U3*207 53 , ESX 3.5 U2*207 53 , ESX 3.5 U1*207 53 ,

ESX 3.5*207 53 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*207 53 , ESX 3.0.3*207 53 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*207 28, 53 , ESX 3.0.2*207 53 ,

ESX 3.0.1*207 53

HP Smart Array P800 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*111 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*112 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*112 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*113 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*113

HP Smart Array P812 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*204 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*204 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*205 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*227 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*227 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*227 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*227 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*227 2

HP Smart Array V100 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.2*114

HP Smart Array V100 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*114 , ESX 3.5 U4*114 , ESX 3.5 U3*114 , ESX 3.5 U2*114 , ESX 3.5 U1*114 , ESX

3.5*114 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.3*114 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*114 , ESX 3.0.2*114

HP StorageWorks 41B (AP767A) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

HP StorageWorks 42B (AP768A) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

HP StorageWorks 81B (AP769A) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesHP StorageWorks 82B (AP770A) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

IBM 10 Gb 4-Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFh)for IBM BladeCenter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 , ESX 3.5 U4*26 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

IBM 1078 MegaRAID DC SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134

IBM 1Gb Enet 1xE DC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*20 1

IBM 39Y9185 Emulex 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SFFExpansion Card for IBM BladeCenter

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144

IBM 42C2069 Emulex LPe11000 Single-Channel4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM SystemX

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*145 , ESX 3.5 U4*145 , ESX 3.5 U3*145 , ESX 3.5 U2*145 , ESX 3.5 U1*145 , ESX 3.5*145 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.3*145 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.2*145 , ESX 3.0.1*145 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM 42C2071 Emulex LPe11002 Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM SystemX

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*145 , ESX 3.5 U4*145 , ESX 3.5 U3*145 , ESX 3.5 U2*145 , ESX 3.5 U1*145 , ESX 3.5*145 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.3*145 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.2*145 , ESX 3.0.1*145 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM 42D0405 Emulex LP11000 Single-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM SystemX

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.3*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM 42D0485 Emulex LPe12000 Single-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM System x

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3IBM 42D0494 Emulex LPe12002 Dual-Channel 8Gb/

s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM System xFC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM 43W6861 Emulex 4Gb/s Fibre Channel CFFv

Daughter card for IBM BladeCenterFC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5

IBM 46M6140 Emulex LPe1205-CIOv Dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for IBM

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

IBM 46M6140 Emulex LPe1205-CIOv Dual-Channel8Gb/s Fibre Channel mezzanine card for IBMBladeCenter

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

IBM 49Y4201 Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-NX-XI 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter for

IBM System x54

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

IBM 49Y4235 Emulex OneConnect OCm10102-N-X

10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM54

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

IBM 49Y4250 Emulex OneConnect OCe10102-NX-X10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM System

x54

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 27, 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*95 16, 9, 27 , ESX 3.5

U4*95 16, 9, 27

IBM 49Y7950 iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*184 3

IBM 53c1030 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320SCSI

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1, ESX 3.0.2*116 , ESX 3.0.1*116 , ESX 3.0*116

IBM 90Y3550 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

IBM 90Y3566 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

IBM 90Y3566 iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*184 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*184 3

IBM Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*11 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*12 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*12 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*12

IBM AIC 9410 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*17 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*17 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*17 , ESX 3.5 U5,

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX3.0.2 U1

IBM BCM 5709 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*117 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*118 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*52 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*52 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*53 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*53 , ESX

3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1

IBM BCM 5715 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46

IBM BladeCenter 10G Ethernet dual port daughtercard (CFFh)

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2

IBM Broadcom 10 Gb Gen 2 2-port EthernetExpansion Card (CFFh)

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5

U4*26 2, 12 , ESX 3.5 U3*26

IBM Broadcom 10 Gb Gen 2 4-port EthernetExpansion Card (CFFh)

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 9, 8, 2, 3, 1

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*24 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*25 2, 9, 1, 3, 10, 11 , ESX 3.5 U5*51 2, 12 , ESX 3.5

U4*51 2, 12

IBM Broadcom Corporation NetXtreme BCM5704Gigabit Ethernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5704 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5704 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX3.0.2 U1

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5706 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*54 , ESX 3.5 U4*54 , ESX 3.5 U3*54 , ESX 3.5

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U2*54 , ESX 3.5 U1*54 , ESX 3.5*54 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*54 , ESX 3.0.3*54 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*54 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 1000Base-SX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*22 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708 GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5

IBM Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5708S GigabitEthernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*22 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5IBM Brocade 10Gb CNA for IBM System x

(42C1820)FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3

IBM Brocade 10Gb CNA for IBM System x(42C1820)

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*70 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*70 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*70 1, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*70 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*70 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*70 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*70

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*70 1, 9, 3

IBM Brocade 2-port 10GbE Converged NetworkAdapter for IBM BladeCenter (81Y1650)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3

IBM Brocade 2-port 10GbE Converged NetworkAdapter for IBM BladeCenter (81Y1650)

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

IBM Brocade 4Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBMSystem x (59Y1993)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

IBM Brocade 4Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBMSystem x (59Y1987)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

IBM Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBMSystem x (46M6050)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

IBM Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBMSystem x (46M6049)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*67 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*68

2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*68 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*174 16, 21, 17 , ESX 3.5 U3*69

16, 21 , ESX 3.5 U2*69 16, 21

IBM Brocade-1007 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 1, 9, 4, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 4, 2, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*66 3, 1, 4

IBM Brocade-1007 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*64 3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*64

3, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*64 1, 9, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*65 3, 1, 9, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*65 17, 9

IBM DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Dual Port HBA(39M5895) (QLA2462)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM DS4000 FC 4Gbps PCI-X Single Port HBA(39M5894) (QLA2460)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM Dual-port U320 SCSI Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

IBM Emulex LP11002 Dual-Channel PCI-X 4Gb/sFibre Channel HBA for IBM SystemX

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*145 , ESX 3.5 U4*145 , ESX 3.5 U3*145 , ESX 3.5 U2*145 , ESX 3.5 U1*145 , ESX 3.5*145 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.3*145 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*145 , ESX 3.0.2*145 , ESX 3.0.1*145 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM Emulex 4GB FC Dual-Port PCI-E HBA for IBMSystem x

FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

IBM Emulex 4GB FC Dual-Port PCI-X HBA for IBMSystem x

FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

IBM Emulex 4GB FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA forIBM System x

FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM Emulex 4GB FC Single-Port PCI-X HBA for

IBM System xFC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

IBM Emulex 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card(CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter

FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144

IBM Emulex LPe12000-M8 Single-Channel 8Gb/sFibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced for

IBM BladeCenter (49Y4275)6

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*94 2, 27, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*94 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*94 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*94 3

IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced forIBM BladeCenter (49Y4275)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*228 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*228 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*228 2, 1, 3

IBM Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced forIBM BladeCenter (49Y4275)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

IBM Ethernet Expansion Card (CIOv) (44W4475) Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 2, 3, 9

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3

IBM IBM 10 GbE Expansion Card (CFFh) forBladecenter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*229 16 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*229 16 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*229 16 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U2*229 16 kb: 8 ,

ESX 3.5 U1*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

IBM IBM 10 GbE Fiber SR Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*232 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*232 9 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 9 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 9 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 9 ,

ESX 3.5*232 55, 9

IBM IBM 10 GbE PCIe SR Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*216 56 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 56 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 56 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U2*216 16, 56 kb: 8 ,

ESX 3.5 U1*216 56 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 56 kb: 8

IBM IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*84 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.0.1*86

IBM IBM 4-port 1Gb Enet CFFh DC Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*20 1, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*20 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*20 1 , ESX / ESXi

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4.0*20 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX

3.5*21

IBM IBM 4Gb FC HBA, Dual Port, PCIe FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM IBM 4Gb FC HBA, single Port PCIe FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.3*119 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.2*119 , ESX 3.0.1*119 , ESX

3.0*119

IBM IBM DS4000 4Gbps PCI-X FC FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.3*119 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.2*119 , ESX 3.0.1*119 , ESX

3.0*119

IBM IBM DS4000 4Gbps PCI-X FC dual port FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.3*119 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.2*119 , ESX 3.0.1*119 , ESX

3.0*119

IBM IBM Gigabit Ethernet SX Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM IBM iSCSI dual port HBA iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

IBM IBM iSCSI Server Adapter SCSI ESX 3.0*234

IBM IBM iSCSI Server SX Adapter iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 57

, ESX 3.5*198 57 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 57 , ESX 3.0.3*233 57 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 57 , ESX 3.0.2*233 57 ,

ESX 3.0.1*233 57

IBM IBM iSCSI Server TX Adapter iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 57 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 57

, ESX 3.5*198 57 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 57 , ESX 3.0.3*233 57 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 57 , ESX 3.0.2*233 57 ,

ESX 3.0.1*233 57

IBM IBM iSCSI Server TX adapter (30R5201)(QLA4050C)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

IBM IBM iSCSI single port HBA iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198 , ESX 3.0.1*233

IBM IBM Netfinity Gigabit Ethernet SX Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM IBM PRO/100 server adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX 3.0*136

IBM IBM PRO/100 server adapters Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136

IBM IBM SAS HBA Card SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

IBM IBM ServeRAID 8k SAS Controller SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

IBM IBM ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

IBM IBM ServeRAID 8s SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

IBM IBM ServeRAID 8s with Battery SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9

IBM IBM ServeRAID 8s with Battery SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5016 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-M5025 SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*84 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*84 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2

IBM IBM ServeRAID-MR10k SAS/SATA Controller SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*128 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 29 , ESX 3.0.2*134

IBM IBM SMB 2-Gbps Fibre Chanel Adapter FC ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*16

IBM IBM SMB 2-Gbps Fibre Channel HBA FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

IBM IBM Total Storage Gigabit Ethernet CopperAdapter

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM IBM Ultra 320 SCSI Controller 2 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*13 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 , ESX 3.5*13 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.3*13 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 , ESX 3.0.2*13 , ESX 3.0.1*13 , ESX 3.0*13

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM Intel 2-port 10GbE Expansion Card (CFFh) for

IBM BladeCenterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 8, 1, 3, 2,

26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

IBM Intel Ethernet Mezzanine Adapter X520-KX4-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 8, 3,

2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

IBM Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2

IBM Intel PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

IBM Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

IBM Intel Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

IBM LP1005DC FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*142

IBM LP1105-BC FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM LP1105-BU FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM LP1105BCv FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

IBM LSI 1x SAS expansion Card SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85

IBM LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-24i4e SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

IBM LSI1064 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM LSI1078IR SAS/SATA-

RAIDESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*128

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*128 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134

IBM M5014/46M0916 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

IBM MegaRAID 8480 SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 29 , ESX 3.0.3*134 29 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29 , ESX 3.0.1*133

IBM MegaRAID 8480 SAS-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

IBM NetXtreme 1000 Express G Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50

IBM NetXtreme 1000 SX + Fibre Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50

IBM NetXtreme 1000 T + Dual Port Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50

IBM NetXtreme 1000 T + Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50

IBM NetXtreme 1000 T Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47

IBM NetXtreme 1000T Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50

IBM NetXtreme BCM5721 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*45 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*46 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*46 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*46 , ESX 3.5

U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

IBM NetXtreme II 10 GigE Express Fiber SR Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3

IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*52 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX 3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5

U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX

3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55 , ESX 3.0*55

IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*22 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*54 , ESX 3.5 U4*54 , ESX 3.5 U3*54 , ESX 3.5 U2*54 , ESX 3.5 U1*54 , ESX

3.5*54 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55

IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 3, 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*22 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*54 , ESX 3.5 U4*54 , ESX 3.5 U3*54 , ESX 3.5 U2*54 , ESX 3.5 U1*54 , ESX

3.5*54 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*21 46 , ESX 3.0.2*54 , ESX 3.0.1*55

IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 8, 1, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3

IBM NetXtreme II 1000 Express Quad Port Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 9, 8, 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*21 , ESX 3.5 U4*21 , ESX

3.5 U3*21 , ESX 3.5 U2*21 , ESX 3.5 U1*21 , ESX 3.5*21 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*21 , ESX 3.0.3*21 , ESX

3.0.2 U1*21

IBM NetXtreme II 10G SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*24 2, 3, 8, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*24 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*24 2, 1, 3

IBM NetXtreme II 5706 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*22 1, 8, 3, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*22 1, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3 U1, ESX 3.0.3, ESX 3.0.2 U1

IBM PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter by IntelNetwork ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM PRO/1000 GT Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 GT Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

IBM PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

IBM PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by IntelNetwork ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 MT Server Ethernet Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel (42C1750)Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

IBM PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*158 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 8 , ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX

3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX 3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 ,

ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

IBM PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

IBM PRO/1000 PT Quad Port LP Server Adapter byIntel

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

IBM PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*163 33

IBM PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter by Intel Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM QLA2460 Qlogic 4Gb FC Single Port PCI-X for

IBM system xFC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QLA2462 QLogic 4Gb FC card for IBMSystemX

FC ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

IBM QLA2462 QLogic 4Gb FC Dual Port PCI-X forIBM System x

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

IBM QLE2460 QLogic 4Gb FC card for IBMSystemX

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.3*119 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.2*119 , ESX 3.0.1*119 , ESX

3.0*119

IBM QLE2460 QLogic 4Gb FC Single Port PCIe forIBM System x

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*105

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

IBM QLE2462 QLogic 4Gb FC card for IBMSystemX

FC ESX 3.5 U5*178 , ESX 3.5 U4*178 , ESX 3.5 U3*178 , ESX 3.5 U2*178 , ESX 3.5 U1*178 , ESX

3.5*178 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.3*178 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QLE2462 QLogic 4GB FC Dual Port PCIe forIBM System x

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*105 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*105 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*105 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*235

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*235 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*235 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 ,

ESX 3.5*119

IBM QLE2560 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2

IBM QLE2560 QLogic Single-port 8Gbps FC PCIe2.0 for IBM System x

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*105 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 ,

ESX 3.5*172

IBM QLE2562 QLogic Dual-port 8Gbps FC PCIe 2.0for IBM System x

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*105 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*105 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 ,

ESX 3.5*172

IBM QLE4060C iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x

(42C1800)Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 2, 1, 9, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

IBM QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x(42C1800)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

IBM Qlogic 10GB Converged Network Adapter ForIBM Bladecenter

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

IBM Qlogic 10Gb Converged Network Adapter ForIBM SystemX

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

IBM Qlogic 2422M PCI-Express x4 ASIC for 4Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM Qlogic 2432M PCI-Express x4 ASIC for 4Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QLogic 4 Gb Fibre Channel Expansion(26R0884) (QMC2462)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM QLogic 4Gb FC Expansion (CFFv) (41Y8527)(QMI2472)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*105 2

IBM QLogic 4Gb FC Expansion (CIOv) (46M6065)(QMI2572)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel CFFv for IBMBladecenter

FC ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

IBM QLogic 4Gb Fibre Channel Expansion Card(CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

IBM QLogic 4Gb PCIe FC Dual-port HBA for IBMSystem x (39R6527) (QLE2462)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*105 2

IBM QLogic 4Gb PCIe FC Single-port HBA for IBMSystem x (39R6525) (QLE2460)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM Qlogic 4Gb SFF FC Exp Card for Bladecenter FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.3*178 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QLogic 4Gb SFF FC Expansion Card (26R0890)(QMC2462S)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX 3.0*178

IBM Qlogic 4Gb Std FC Exp Card for Bladecenter FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.3*178 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM Systemx (42D0510) (QLE2562)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Expansion Card (CIOv)

(44X1945) (QMI2582)58

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 , ESX 3.5 U2*172

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBMSystem x (42D0501) (QLE2560)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

IBM QLogic CFFh Ethernet/Fibre Combo ExpansionCard for IBM BladeCenter (39Y9306)(QMI3472)

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

IBM QLogic Ethernet and 4Gb Fiber ChannelExpansion card CFFh for Bladecenter

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

IBM QLogic Ethernet and 4Gb Fibre ChannelExpansion Card (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter

Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.3*50 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*50 , ESX 3.0.2*50 , ESX 3.0.1*50 , ESX 3.0*50

IBM QLogic Ethernet and 8Gb Fiber ChannelExpansion card CFFh for IBM Bladecenter

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 59 ,

ESX 3.5*172 59

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM QLogic Ethernet and 8Gb Fibre Ch Exp Card

(CFFh) (44X1940) (QMI3572)FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 59 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 59 ,

ESX 3.5*172 59

IBM QLogic iSCSI Dual Port PCIe HBA for IBMSystem x (42C1770) (QLE4062C)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

IBM QLogic iSCSI Expansion Card for BladeCenter(32R1923) (QMC4052R)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

IBM QLogic iSCSI Single Port PCIe iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 ,

ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

IBM QLogic iSCSI Single-Port PCIe HBA for IBMSystem x (39Y6146) (QLE4060C)

iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

IBM QMC2462 QLogic 4Fb FC Dual Port PCI-X cardfor BladeCenter

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.3*178 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QMC2462s QLogic 4Gb FC Dual Port PCI-X,BladeCenter SFF

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.3*178 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*178 , ESX 3.0.2*178 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QMC4052 FC ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

IBM QMC4052R FC ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233 , ESX

3.0*233

IBM QMI2472 QLogic 4Gb FC Dual PortBladeCenter Expansion Card

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM QMI2572 FC ESX 3.5 U5*172

IBM QMI3472 QLogic 4Gb FC Dual PortBladeCenter Expansion Card

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

IBM SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBMBladecenter

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*236 , ESX 3.5 U4*236 , ESX 3.5 U3*236 , ESX 3.5 U2*236 , ESX 3.5 U1*236 , ESX 3.5*236 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM SCSI RAID Adapter [ServeRAID] 4Lx SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID 4-Lx Ultra160 SCSI Controller PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID 4-Mx Ultra160 SCSI Controller PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID 4Mx Ultra 160 SCSI Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID 5i Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID 8i PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*9

IBM ServeRAID 8k PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*15

IBM ServeRAID 8k-l/8k-l4 (Aurora Lite) PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9 , ESX 3.0*9

IBM ServeRaid 8s SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*134

IBM ServeRAID Controller 5i PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID Controller 6i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*237 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*237 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*237 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*238 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*238 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*238 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*238 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*238 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID Controller 6i+ SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID Controller 6M 128MB SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID Controller 6M 256MB SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIBM ServeRAID ServeRaid M5015 SAS/SATA

ControllerSAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

IBM ServeRAID-6i Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID-6i+ Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID-6M Controller (128MB Cache) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID-6M Controller (256MB Cache) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID-7k Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.3*19 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*19 , ESX 3.0.2*19 , ESX 3.0.1*19 , ESX 3.0*19

IBM ServeRAID-7k Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*19 , ESX 3.5 U4*19 , ESX 3.5 U3*19 , ESX 3.5 U2*19 , ESX 3.5 U1*19 , ESX 3.5*19

IBM ServeRAID-8i Controller SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

IBM ServeRAID-AR10is SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

IBM ServeRAID-BR10ie SAS/SATA Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

IBM ServeRAID-MR10k SAS/SATA Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29

IBM ServeRAID-MR10k SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

IBM ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134

IBM ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

IBM ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller(43W4339)

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

IBM Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*13 60 , ESX 3.5 U4*13 60 , ESX 3.5 U3*13 60 , ESX 3.5 U2*13 60 , ESX 3.5 U1*13 60 ,

ESX 3.5*13 60 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*13 60 , ESX 3.0.3*13 60 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*13 60 , ESX 3.0.2*13 60 , ESX

3.0.1*13 60 , ESX 3.0*13 60

Intel 80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 kb: 8 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel 80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82541EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82542 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82543GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82543GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Fiber) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82544EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82544EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Fiber) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Copper) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller (LOM) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82547EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82547EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 8254NXX Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel 82551QM Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82557/8/9 [Ethernet Pro 100] Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82559 Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82559 InBusiness 10/100 Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82559ER Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82576NS Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit KX4 Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2

Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*78 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*78 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*78 8, 1, 3,

2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2,

9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5

U4*78 17, 9

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 825XX Ethernet Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BA/BAM/CA/CAM Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VE (CNR) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VE (LOM) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VE (MOB) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VM (CNR) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VM (LOM) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801BD PRO/100 VM (MOB) EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801CAM (ICH3) PRO/100 VE (LOM)Ethernet Controller

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801CAM (ICH3) PRO/100 VE EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801CAM (ICH3) PRO/100 VM (KM)Ethernet Controller

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801CAM (ICH3) PRO/100 VM (LOM)Ethernet Controller

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel 82801CAM (ICH3) PRO/100 VM Ethernet

ControllerNetwork ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801E Ethernet Controller 0 Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801E Ethernet Controller 1 Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VE EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VE EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VE EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VM EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VM EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel 82801EB (ICH5) PRO/100 VM EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136

Intel AXX10GBIOMOD Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Copy of 80003ES2LAN Gigabit EthernetController

Network ESX 3.5 U5*164 , ESX 3.5 U4*164 , ESX 3.5 U3*164 , ESX 3.5 U2*164 , ESX 3.5 U1*164 , ESX

3.5*164 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*164 , ESX 3.0.3*164 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*164 , ESX 3.0.2*164 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361i Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366i Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel HP NC110T PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162

Intel ICH10 - 2 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U561 , ESX 3.5 U461

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel ICH10 - 2 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0

U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0Intel ICH10 - 4 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U561 , ESX 3.5 U461

Intel ICH10 - 4 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149

Intel ICH10 - AHCI SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

Intel ICH10 - AHCI SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

Intel ICH10 - AHCI SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33

Intel ICH7 IDE Controller PATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH7 SATA AHCI Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH7 SATA AHCI Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH7 SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH7 SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH7 SATA RAID Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239 , ESX 3.5 U3*239

Intel ICH9 - 2 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel ICH9 - 4 port SATA AHCI Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*32 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*33 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*33 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*33 , ESX 3.5 U5,ESX 3.5 U4

Intel ICH9 - 4 port SATA IDE Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*239 , ESX 3.5 U4*239

Intel ICH9 - 6 port SATA AHCI Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.1, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4, ESX / ESXi 4.0U3, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1, ESX / ESXi 4.0

Intel Integrated Intel RAID ControllerSROMBSASBN

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port ServerAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit AF Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3, 2

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit AT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit AT2 Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit BR KX4 Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit SR Dual Port Express Module Network ESX 3.5 U5*147 16, 9, 25, 23 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*147 16, 9, 25, 23 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit XF LR Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

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ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server AdapterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 2, 9, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 2, 9, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8,

1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1,

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 25, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 25, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 25, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*240 25, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U1*240 25, 9 kb: 3,

4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*146 23, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*146 23, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*240 23, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U2*240 23, 9 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U1*240 23, 9 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 5000-series integrated chipset device-1A38 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*241 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*241 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*241

Intel Intel 80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel 8255xER based Network Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel 82562 based Fast Ethernet Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel 82574L Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*161 , ESX 3.5 U4*161 , ESX 3.5 U3*161 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*161 16

Intel Intel 82575EB Gigabit Backplane Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX 3.5 U5*153 9, 24 kb:

6 , ESX 3.5 U4*153 9, 24 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 9, 24 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82575EB Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156

, ESX 3.5 U5*157 9, 24, 31 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 9, 24, 31 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 9, 24, 31 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5

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U2*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 31 , ESX 3.5*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 32, 31 kb: 7 , ESX 3.0.3*157 32, 31 kb: 7

, ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32, 31 kb: 7 , ESX 3.0.2*157 32, 31 kb: 7

Intel Intel 82575EB Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U2*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 31 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 32, 31 kb: 7 , ESX 3.0.3*157 32, 31 kb: 7 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32, 31 kb: 7

Intel Intel 82576 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82576 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82576 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82576 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2, 1,

9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3, 2,

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*242 16, 9, 17 kb: 6 , ESX

3.5 U4*242 16, 9, 17 kb: 6 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82576NS SerDes Gigabit EthernetController

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel 82580 Gigabit Backplane Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Intel Intel 82580 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Intel Intel 82580 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel 82580 Gigabit SFP Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Intel Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit AT CX4 NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U2*99 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Intel Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit BX NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit KX4 NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Dual Port BackplaneConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Dual Port BackplaneConnection with FCoE

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 3, 2

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Dual Port Network

Connection with FCoENetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*77 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 3, 2

Intel Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*78 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*78 8, 1, 3, 2, 26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*78 8, 1, 3, 2,

26, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 9, 1,

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*150 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit TN NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSAS144E SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSAS18E SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSAS18E SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSASJV SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*134 , ESX 3.0.1*134

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSASJV SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSASRB SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*134 , ESX 3.0.1*134

Intel Intel ESAA SRCSASRB SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

Intel Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 S Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 S Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel Ethernet Controller 10 Gigabit X540-AT2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-F4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 1, 9, 3, 2, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 1, 9, 3, 2, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 1, 9, 3, 2,

30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 1, 9, 16, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 1, 9, 16, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 1,

9, 16, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 1, 9, 16, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 1, 9, 16, 3, 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-T2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-T4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 9,

8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U2*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 2, 9, 1, 16, 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-LR1 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR1 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*150 2, 9, 1, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*150 2, 9, 1, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*150 2, 9,

1, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150

2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*150 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5

U4*78 17, 9

Intel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X540-T2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

Intel Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*161 , ESX 3.5 U4*161 , ESX 3.5 U3*161 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*161 16

Intel Intel Gigabit CT2 Desktop Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*161 , ESX 3.5 U4*161 , ESX 3.5 U3*161 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*161 16

Intel Intel Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2,

1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3,

2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX 3.5 U5*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5

U4*152 17, 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*153 16, 9 kb: 6

Intel Intel Gigabit ET2 Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 2, 1, 9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 2, 1,

9, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3, 2,

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3, 2, 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3, 2, 1, 9

Intel Intel Gigabit PT Quad Port ServerExpressModule

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel Gigabit VT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*154 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*155

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*155 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*156 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*156 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*157 32, 31, 9, 24 kb: 6, 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 32, 31, 9, 24 kb: 6, 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 32, 31 kb: 6

, ESX 3.5 U2*157 31 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 31 , ESX 3.5*157 31 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 32, 31 , ESX 3.0.3*157 32,

31 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32, 31 , ESX 3.0.2*157 32, 31 kb: 7

Intel Intel I350 Gigabit Backplane Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel I350 Gigabit Fiber Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel I350 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel I350 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 8, 3, 2, 26 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Intel Intel PRO/100 server adapters Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter with Alerton LAN G Server

Network ESX 3.5 U5*136 , ESX 3.5 U4*136 , ESX 3.5 U3*136 , ESX 3.5 U2*136 , ESX 3.5 U1*136 , ESX

3.5*136 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.3*136 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*136 , ESX 3.0.2*136 , ESX 3.0.1*136 , ESX

3.0*136

Intel Intel PRO/1000 EB Backplane Connection withI/O Acceleration

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel PRO/1000 EB1 Backplane Connection withI/O Acceleration

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 EB1 Network Connection with I/O Acceleration

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*157 , ESX 3.5 U4*157 , ESX 3.5 U3*157 , ESX 3.5 U2*157 , ESX 3.5 U1*157 , ESX

3.5*157 62 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*157 , ESX 3.0.3*157 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*157 32 , ESX 3.0.2*157 62

Intel Intel PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel Pro/1000 GT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MB Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MB Dual Port ServerConnection

Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MB Server Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

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, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter (LX) Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel Pro/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter. Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter. Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Network Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel PRO/1000 P Dual Port PCIe (82546GB) Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 P Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*243 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*243 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel Pro/1000 P Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PB Server Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

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, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

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, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port NetworkConnection

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter. Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port LP Server AdapterNetwork ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*163

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port LP Server AdapterNetwork ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port ServerExpressModule / EXPI9404PT

Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*163

Intel Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Intel Intel PRO/1000 XF Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 XT Dual Port Server Adapter. Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel PRO/1000 XT Network Connection Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Intel Intel Pro/1000PT Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Intel Intel RAID Controller RMS2AF040 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller RMS2AF080 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller RMS2MH080 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller RS2BL040 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

Intel Intel RAID Controller RS2BL080 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller RS2WG160 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCS16 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS18E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel RAID Controller SRCSASJV SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3*134 63 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29, 63 , ESX 3.0.2*134 63 ,

ESX 3.0.1*134 63

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSASPH16I SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCSATAWB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCU41L SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SRCZCRX SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSAS18E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSAS18E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSAS18E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSAS18E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSAS18E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSASFC SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3*134 63 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29, 63 , ESX 3.0.2*134 63 ,

ESX 3.0.1*134 63

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSASFC SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSASMP2 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3*134 63 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29, 63 , ESX 3.0.2*134 63 ,

ESX 3.0.1*134 63

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBSASMR SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3*134 63 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29, 63 , ESX 3.0.2*134 63 ,

ESX 3.0.1*134 63

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel RAID Controller SROMBU42E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

Intel Intel ® Server RAID Controller RS2WC040 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127

Intel Intel ® Server RAID Controller RS2WC080 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127

Intel LSISAS 1064E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

Intel NetXtreme BCM5704 Gigabit Ethernet Network ESX 3.5 U5*47 , ESX 3.5 U4*47 , ESX 3.5 U3*47 , ESX 3.5 U2*47 , ESX 3.5 U1*47 , ESX 3.5*47 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.3*47 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*47 , ESX 3.0.2*47 , ESX 3.0.1*47

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesIntel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Intel SRCSAS144E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

Intel SRCSASRB SAS ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.1*134

iSCSI SoftwareInitiator

Software iSCSI iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*244 , ESX 3.5 U4*244 , ESX 3.5 U3*244 , ESX 3.5 U2*244 , ESX 3.5 U1*244 , ESX

3.5*244 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*245 64 , ESX 3.0.3*245 64 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*245 64 , ESX 3.0.2*245 64 , ESX

3.0.1*245 64 , ESX 3.0*245 64

LSI 53C1020 PCI-X to Ultra320 SCSI SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

LSI 53c1030 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320SCSI

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

LSI 53c1035 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320SCSI

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

LSI AMI MEGARAID PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI AMI MEGARAID2 SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI AMI MEGARAID2 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI AMI MEGARAID3 SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI AMI MEGARAID3 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI Dell PERC 4e/DC RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI DELL PERC 6/E Adapter RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI DELL PERC 6/i Adapter RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI Dell PERC4/SC RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI DISCOVERY SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI DISCOVERY PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM ServeRAID-MR10ie (CLOv) Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATAController

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM ServRAID-MR10is SATA/SATAController

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM SystemX MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI IBM SystemX MegaRAID SAS 8884E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI 1068E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

LSI LSI 1068E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1064 PCI-X SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1064A SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1064E PCI-Express SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*185 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*186 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*187 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*187 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*188 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*189 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*190 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1066 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1066E PCI-Express SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1068 PCI-Express SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1068 PCI-X SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

LSI LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS1078 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8308ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 84016E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8408E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.3*133 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 29 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133 ,

ESX 3.0*133

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8700EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8704ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8704EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8708E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2-256 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8744ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8744EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8780EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8800EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8844ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8844EM2 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8884E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 8888ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS1064R SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

, ESX 3.5 U5*133 , ESX 3.5 U4*133 , ESX 3.5 U3*133 , ESX 3.5 U2*133 , ESX 3.5 U1*133 , ESX

3.5*133 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*133 , ESX 3.0.2*133 , ESX 3.0.1*133 , ESX

3.0*133

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS1078R SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3*134 63 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29, 63 , ESX 3.0.2*134 63 ,

ESX 3.0.1*134 63

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-12E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-16E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-4ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP SATAII RAID Adapter

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*246 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*246

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-8ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP SATAII RAID Adapter

SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*246 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*246 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*246

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 350-4ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI Logic MegaRAID SATA 350-8ELP SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-2 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-2x SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-2x PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-4x SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-4x PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-E ROMB SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 320-E ROMB PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI MegaRAID 8344ELP SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29 , ESX 3.0.1*133

LSI LSI MegaRAID 8344ELP SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

LSI LSI MegaRAID 8408E SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

LSI LSI MegaRAID 8480 SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 29 , ESX 3.0.1*133

LSI LSI MegaRAID 8480 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 8308ELP SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

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ESX 3.5 U5*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.1*134

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*124 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9241-4i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260CV-4i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260CV-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260DE-4i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260DE-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9262-8i SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9264-8i SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-16i4e SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*5 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*5 2

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*135 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*135 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*135

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*135 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*124

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS1064 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI LSI MegaRAID SAS1064/68R SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134

LSI LSI MEGARAID3 SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI MEGARAID3 PSCSI-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI MegRAID 320-2 SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI MPT Fusion SAS2 HBA 9200-8e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*206

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*206 2

LSI LSI MPT Fusion SAS2 HBA 9210-8i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*206

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*206 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSI MPT Fusion SAS2 HBA 9212-4i4e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*206

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*206 2

LSI LSI U320 SCSI Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

LSI LSI1064 SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*87

LSI LSI1078 SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*247 , ESX 3.5 U4*247 , ESX 3.5 U3*247 , ESX 3.5 U2*247

LSI LSI1078 MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 63 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 63 ,

ESX 3.5*134 63

LSI LSI2004: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2004 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI2008: SAS 9211-8i LSI Logic Fusion-MPT6GSAS SAS2008 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*206

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*206 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*206 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*206 2

LSI LSI2108_1: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2108_1 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI2108_2: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2108_2 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI2108_3: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2108_3 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI2116_1: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2116_1 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI2116_2: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT 6GSASSAS2116_2 PCI-Express

SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*120 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*121 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*122 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*122 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*123

LSI LSI53C1030 SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI LSI53C1030 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI LSI53C1030 (MegaRAID) SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*116

LSI LSISAS 1064E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

LSI LSISAS3041E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*248

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI LSISAS3041x SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*248

LSI LSISAS3080x SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*248

LSI LSISASS3442E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*248

LSI MegaRAID 1078 RAID Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI MegaRAID 518 SCSI 320-2 Controller SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

LSI MegaRaid 8480E SAS SATACombo

ESX 3.5 U5*134 , ESX 3.5 U4*134 , ESX 3.5 U3*134 , ESX 3.5 U2*134 , ESX 3.5 U1*134 , ESX

3.5*134 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*134 , ESX 3.0.1*133

LSI MegaRAID i4 133 RAID Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SAS 1078 Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*249 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*249 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*249 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*249

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*249 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*249 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*249 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*249 2

LSI MegaRAID SAS2 SKINNY Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI MegaRAID SATA 150-4 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SATA 150-6 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-0X SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-1(Elite 1700) SCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35 , ESX 3.0*35

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-1(Elite 1700) PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-2E SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-2X (Elite 1700 Series518) PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35

LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-4X SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132

LSI Raid 5/6 based on LSI MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI Raid 5/6 based on LSI MegaRAID SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

LSI SAS3442x SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86 , ESX 3.0*248

LSI SAS3444E SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

LSI SAS9200-8e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI SAS9205-8e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI SAS9207-8e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*251 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*251 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*251 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*251 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*251 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*251 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*251 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*251

2

LSI SAS9207-8e(H221) SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*250 2

LSI SAS9210-8i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI SAS9211-8i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesLSI SAS9212-4i4e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI SAS9215-4i4e SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI SAS9215-8i SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*250 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*250 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*250 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*250

2

LSI ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127

LSI ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller SAS SATACombo

ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3, ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1, ESX 3.5, ESX 3.0.3 U1*134 ,

ESX 3.0.3*134 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*134 , ESX 3.0.2*134

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT25418 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT25448 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*252 16 , ESX

3.5 U3*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*252 16 , ESX 3.5*252 16

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT25458 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*252 16 , ESX

3.5 U3*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*252 16 , ESX 3.5*252 16

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26418 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26428 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26448 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*252 16 , ESX

3.5 U3*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*252 16 , ESX 3.5*252 16

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesMellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26458 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*252 16 , ESX

3.5 U3*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*252 16 , ESX 3.5 U1*252 16 , ESX 3.5*252 16

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26478 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*219

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*219 3

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX MT26488 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*219

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*219 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*219 3

MellanoxTechnologies Inc

ConnectX/ConnectX-2 MT25408 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*219 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*219 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*219 2, 9, 1, 3

Mylex AcceleRAID 352 SAS ESX 3.0.3 U1*253 , ESX 3.0.3*253 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*253 , ESX 3.0.2*253 , ESX 3.0.1*253 , ESX 3.0*253

Mylex AcceleRAID 352 PSCSI-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*253 , ESX 3.5 U4*253 , ESX 3.5 U3*253 , ESX 3.5 U2*253 , ESX 3.5 U1*253 , ESX

3.5*253

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8A-R Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8AL-R Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-C Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-QP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8BL-C Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesMyricom 10G-PCIE-8BL-QP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE-8BL-S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2-2C Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*255

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2-2QP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*255

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2-2S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*255

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2L-2QP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*255

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

Myricom 10G-PCIE2-8B2L-2S Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*254 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*255

1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*255 1, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*255 1, 9 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*255 1, 9

NEC 80003ES2LAN Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162

NEC AIC-7901 U320 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*6 , ESX 3.5 U4*6 , ESX 3.5 U3*6 , ESX 3.5 U2*6 , ESX 3.5 U1*6 , ESX 3.5*6 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.3*6 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*6 , ESX 3.0.2*6 , ESX 3.0.1*6

NEC ESB2+Gilgal Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162

NEC Intel 82563EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

NEC Intel 82563EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

NEC Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

NEC Intel PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*164

NEC LSI 1068 SAS ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

NEC LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9

NEC MegaRAID PCI Express(TM) ROMB SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*131 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*132 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*132 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*132 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*35 , ESX 3.5 U4*35 , ESX 3.5 U3*35 , ESX 3.5 U2*35 , ESX 3.5 U1*35 , ESX 3.5*35 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.3*35 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*35 , ESX 3.0.2*35 , ESX 3.0.1*35

NEC N8403-018 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.1*141

NEC NE2000-001 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

NEC NE2300-001 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

NEC NE2300-002 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

NEC NE3008-001 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

NEC NE3008-002 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

NEC NE3008-003 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesNEC NE3008-004 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231

NEC NE3008-101 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*180

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*180 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*180 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*180 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 ,

ESX 3.5*144

NEC NE3008-102 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

NEC NE3008-201 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*124 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*125 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*125 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*126 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*127 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*128

NetApp OCe10102-FM iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*130 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*130 1

NetApp OCe10102-FM FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*129 2, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*129 2, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*129 2, 3, 1

Neterion X3110 Single Port DA Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

Neterion X3110 Single Port LR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

Neterion X3110 Single Port SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

Neterion X3120 Dual Port DA Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

Neterion X3120 Dual Port LR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

Neterion X3120 Dual Port SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*256 2, 9, 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*257 16, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*257 16, 9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesNeterion Xframe E CX4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe E LR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe E SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe I 10 GbE Server/Storage adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231

Neterion Xframe II CX4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe II LR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe II SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231

, ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX 3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX

3.5*232

Neterion Xframe II Sun Fire Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe II Sun Fire CX4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

Neterion Xframe II Sun Fire LR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX

3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232 , ESX 3.5*232

NetXen BladeCenter-H 10 Gigabit Ethernet High SpeedDaughter Card

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesNetXen NC522i Embedded 10GB Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3

NetXen NetXen Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction Adapterfor c-Class

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*229 , ESX 3.5 U4*229

NetXen NX3-20GCU Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

NetXen NX3-20GxR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

NetXen NX3-4GBT Quad Port GbE PCIe Adapter Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 17

NetXen NXB-10GCX4 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*258 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*258 16 , ESX 3.5 U3*229 16 , ESX 3.5 U2*229 16

NetXen NXB-10GCX4 Network ESX 3.5 U5*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U2*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5

U1*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

NetXen NXB-10GXSR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*213 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*214 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*214 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*215 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*215 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*258 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*258 16

NetXen NXB-10GXxR Network ESX 3.5 U5*259 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U4*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U3*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5 U2*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5

U1*216 kb: 8 , ESX 3.5*216 kb: 8

NewiSys Inc 53c1030 PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*18 , ESX 3.5 U4*18 , ESX 3.5 U3*18 , ESX 3.5 U2*18 , ESX 3.5 U1*18 , ESX 3.5*18 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.3*18 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*18 , ESX 3.0.2*18 , ESX 3.0.1*18

Nvidia MCP55 SATA Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*165 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*165

Nvidia MCP55 SATA Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*165 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*165

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesNvidia NVIDIA nForce Pro 2200 Network Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*260

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*260

, ESX 3.5 U5*261 , ESX 3.5 U4*261 , ESX 3.5 U3*261 , ESX 3.5 U2*261 , ESX 3.5 U1*261 , ESX

3.5*261 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*261 , ESX 3.0.3*261 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*261 , ESX 3.0.2*261

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Pro 2200 Network Controller Network ESX 3.5 U5*262 , ESX 3.5 U4*262 , ESX 3.5 U3*262 , ESX 3.5 U2*262 , ESX 3.5 U1*262 , ESX

3.5*262 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.3*262 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.2*262

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Pro 3600 Network Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*260

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*260

, ESX 3.5 U5*262 , ESX 3.5 U4*262 , ESX 3.5 U3*262 , ESX 3.5 U2*262 , ESX 3.5 U1*262 , ESX

3.5*262 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.3*262 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.2*262

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Pro 3600 Network Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*260 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*260

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Professional 2050 I/Ocompanion chip 1Gbe NIC

Network ESX 3.5 U5*262 , ESX 3.5 U4*262 , ESX 3.5 U3*262 , ESX 3.5 U2*262 , ESX 3.5 U1*262 , ESX

3.5*262 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.3*262 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*262 65 , ESX 3.0.2*262

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 MCP 1GbeNIC

Network ESX 3.5 U5*262 , ESX 3.5 U4*262 , ESX 3.5 U3*262 , ESX 3.5 U2*262 , ESX 3.5 U1*262 , ESX

3.5*262 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.3*262 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*262 65 , ESX 3.0.2*262

Nvidia NVIDIA nForce Professional 3600 1Gbe NIC Network ESX 3.5 U5*262 , ESX 3.5 U4*262 , ESX 3.5 U3*262 , ESX 3.5 U2*262 , ESX 3.5 U1*262 , ESX

3.5*262 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*262 , ESX 3.0.3*262 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*262 65 , ESX 3.0.2*262

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-SR FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 2 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*2 1, 2

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-SR Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*96

1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 3, 2

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-TA FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*2

1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*2 1, 2

Oracle SG-(X)PCIEFCOE2-Q-TA Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*96

1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 3, 2

Oracle SG-XEMFCOE2-Q-SR FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*2

1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*2 1, 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesOracle SG-XEMFCOE2-Q-TA Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*96 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 3, 2

Oracle SG-XPCI1FC-QF4 (QLA2460) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCI2FC-QF4 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Oracle SG-XPCI2FC-QF4 (QLA2462) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE1FC-QF4 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Oracle SG-XPCIE1FC-QF4 (QLE2460) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-Z (QLE2560) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE2FC-QB4-Z (QEM2462) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE2FC-QF4 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Oracle SG-XPCIE2FC-QF4 (QLE2462) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE2FC-QF8-Z (QLE2562) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-Q-Z (QEM3472) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Oracle SG-XPCIEFCGBE-Q8-Z (QEM3572) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 34

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesOracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized Network ExpressModule - 7100090

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*263 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*263 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*263 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*263

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*263 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*263 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*263 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*264 3

Oracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Dual Port 10 GbE PCIe 2.0 Low ProfileAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

Oracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Quad Port GbE PCIe 2.0 ExpressModule,MMF

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Oracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Quad Port GbE PCIe 2.0 ExpressModule,UTP

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Oracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Quad Port GbE PCIe 2.0 Low ProfileAdapter, MMF

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

Oracle America,Inc (formerly SunMicrosystems, Inc)

Sun Quad Port GbE PCIe 2.0 Low ProfileAdapter, UTP

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*151 2, 26, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*151 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*151 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*151 3

PMC-Sierra Adaptec RAID 6405 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*14 2

PMC-Sierra Adaptec RAID 6445 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*14 2

PMC-Sierra Adaptec RAID 6805 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*14 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*14 2

PMC-Sierra PMC_Sierra MaxRAID Controller SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*265 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*265 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*265 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*265 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*265 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*265 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*265 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*265 3

PromiseTechnology, Inc.

SuperTrak EX8650 SAS-RAID ESX 3.5 U5*266 16 , ESX 3.5 U4*266 16

PromiseTechnology, Inc.

SuperTrak EX8650 SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*267 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*267 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*267 1

PromiseTechnology, Inc.

SuperTrak EX8760T SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*268 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*268 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*268 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*269

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*269 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*269 2

PromiseTechnology, Inc.

SuperTrak EX8768 SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*269

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*269 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*269 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*269 2

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic ISP2322-based 2Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X

HBAFC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Qlogic ISP2422-based 4Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-XHBA

FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic ISP2432-based 4Gb Fibre Channel to PCIExpress HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*197 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*197 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX

3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX 3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Qlogic ISP2432M-based 10GbE Converged NetworkAdapter (CNA)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic ISP2532-based 8Gb Fibre Channel to PCIExpress HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*270 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*270 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*270 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*2 2, 3

Qlogic ISP4032-based iSCSI TOE IPv6 Adapter SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLA2300 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2300 64-bit Fibre Channel Adapter FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2310 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2310 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic QLA2310F FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2310F FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic QLA2310FL FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2310FL FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic QLA2312 1X FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2312 1X FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA231x/2340 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2340 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2340 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2340/2340L FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

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3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2340/2340L FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2342/2342L FC ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2342L FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic QLA2344 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*167

Qlogic QLA2344 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*16 , ESX 3.5 U4*16 , ESX 3.5 U3*16 , ESX 3.5 U2*16 , ESX 3.5 U1*16 , ESX 3.5*16 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16

Qlogic QLA2460 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic QLA2460-E-FRU FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QLA2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic QLA2462-E-FRU FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

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3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QLA4010 SCSI ESX 3.0*234

Qlogic QLA4022 SCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

, ESX 3.5 U5*233 , ESX 3.5 U4*233 , ESX 3.5 U3*233 , ESX 3.5 U2*233 , ESX 3.5 U1*233 , ESX

3.5*233 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

Qlogic QLA4050 iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198

Qlogic QLA4050 iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLA4050C iSCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

Qlogic QLA4050C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLA4050C/QLA4052C iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 66 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 66 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 66 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 66 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 66 ,

ESX 3.5*198 66

Qlogic QLA4052C iSCSI ESX 3.0.3 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.3*233 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*233 , ESX 3.0.2*233 , ESX 3.0.1*233

Qlogic QLA4052C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLE2460 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic QLE2460-E-FRU FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QLE2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*235

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*235 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*235 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*235 3

Qlogic QLE2462-E-FRU FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

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3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QLE2560 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*119 67, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 67, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 67, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 67, 34 , ESX

3.5 U1*119 , ESX 3.5*119

Qlogic QLE2562 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 34 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 ,

ESX 3.5*172

Qlogic QLE2564 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*172 , ESX 3.5 U4*172 , ESX 3.5 U3*172 , ESX 3.5 U2*172 , ESX 3.5 U1*172 , ESX

3.5*172

Qlogic QLE3044 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*211 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*211 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*211 3, 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 17

Qlogic QLE3142 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

Qlogic QLE3240 - 10Gb Single Port Intelligent EthernetAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*271

1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*271 1

Qlogic QLE3242 - 10Gb Dual Port Intelligent EthernetAdapter

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*173 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*173 1, 2

Qlogic QLE4060/QLE4062 iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

3.5*198

Qlogic QLE4060C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLE4060C/QLE4062C iSCSI ESX 3.5 U5*198 , ESX 3.5 U4*198 , ESX 3.5 U3*198 , ESX 3.5 U2*198 , ESX 3.5 U1*198 , ESX

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic QLE4062C iSCSI ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*170 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*170 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*171 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*171

Qlogic QLE8042 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 1,

68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 1, 68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 1, 68 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 1, 68 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0*105 1, 68 , ESX 3.5 U2*272 16, 38, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

Qlogic QLE8140 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

Qlogic QLE8140 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8142 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

Qlogic QLE8142 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8150 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

Qlogic QLE8150 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8152 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U4*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U1*96 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*96 1, 9, 2, 3

Qlogic QLE8152 FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2, 1, 4 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 4, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 4, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 4, 2

Qlogic QLE8240 - Single Port 10GbE ConvergedNetwork Adapter (FCoE)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*273 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*273 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*273 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*271

1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*271 1

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic QLE8240 - Single Port 10GbE Converged

Network Adapter (Network)FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*271

1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*271 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*271 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*271 1

Qlogic QLE8242 - Dual Port 10GbE ConvergedNetwork Adapter (FCoE)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 1, 3, 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 1, 3, 2

Qlogic QLE8242 - Dual Port 10GbE ConvergedNetwork Adapter (Network)

FCoE CNAs ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*173 1, 3, 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*173 3, 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*173 1, 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*173 1, 2

Qlogic Qlogic ISP2432 FC to PCI-E Controller FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*2 2 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*2 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*2 2

Qlogic Qlogic QLA2462-E-SP FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Qlogic Qlogic QLE2360 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic Qlogic QLE2360 (2Gbs) FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic Qlogic QLE2460 (4Gbs) FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic Qlogic QLE2462 (4Gbs) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic Qlogic QME2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

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3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.2*16 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QMA2312 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic QMA2312 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic QMC2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QMC2462s FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*178 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic QME 2572 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic QME2472 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic QMH2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QEM2462 4G PCI-E ExpressModule FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic SANblade QLA2440 4G PCI-X2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QLA2460 4G PCI-X2 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QLA2462 4G PCI-X2 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QLE2440 4G PCI-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QLE2460 4G PCI-E FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic SANblade QLE2462 4G PCI-E FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic SANblade QMA2312 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0*167

Qlogic SANblade QMC2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SANblade QMC2462s FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesQlogic SANblade QME2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119

Qlogic SANblade QMH2462 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Qlogic SG-XPCI1FC-QL2 (Qlogic QLA2340) FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic SG-XPCI2FC-QF2 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 69 ,

ESX 3.5*119 69

Qlogic SP212-based 2Gb Fibre Channel to PCI-X HBA FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Qlogic StorageTek HBQ032 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

Quanta ComputerInc

TG20 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*217 2, 9, 50, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*217 2, 9,

50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*217 2, 9, 50, 51, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*212 16, 9,

52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U4*212 16, 9, 52 kb: 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*218 16, 9 kb: 4

SGI SGI PCIX-10GENET-OR-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX 3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232

SGI SGI PCIX-10GENET-ORLP-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*230 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*231 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*231 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*231 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*232 , ESX 3.5 U4*232 , ESX 3.5 U3*232 , ESX 3.5 U2*232 , ESX 3.5 U1*232

Silicom PEG2Fi-RoHS Network ESX 3.5 U5*202

SolarFlare SFC4001e Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesSolarFlare SFC4002e Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

SolarFlare SFC4003e Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN4111F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN4111T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN4112F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*275 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*275 2, 9 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0*275 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN4112F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5111T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5112F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5121T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5121T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5122F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5122F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5151T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5152F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesSolarFlare SFN5161T Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5162F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*274 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U4*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2, 9 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2, 9

SolarFlare SFN5233F Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*276

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2

SolarFlare SFN5802K Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*276

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2

SolarFlare SFN5812K Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*276

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*276 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*276 2

Stratus Technologies82576 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*277 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*277 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*277 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*277

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*277 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*277 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*277 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*277 2

Stratus Technologies82599EB 10 Gigabit Network Connection Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*278 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*278 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*278 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*278

3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*278 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*278 3

Stratus TechnologiesSymbios Logic LSI 1068E SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*279 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*279 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*279 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*279

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*279 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*279 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*279 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*279 2

Sun MicrosystemsInc

82546GB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*203

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*203 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*203

, ESX 3.5 U5*164 , ESX 3.5 U4*164 , ESX 3.5 U3*164 , ESX 3.5 U2*164 , ESX 3.5 U1*164 , ESX

3.5*164 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*164 , ESX 3.0.3*164 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*164 , ESX 3.0.2*164 , ESX 3.0.1*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Intel ESB2 SATA ATA-mode SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*149 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*149 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*149

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Nvidia MCP55 SATA Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*165 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*165

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Nvidia MCP55 SATA Controller SATA ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*165 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*165 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*165

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI1FC-EM2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesSun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCi1FC-EM4-Z LP11000 Single-Channel4Gb/s PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA for Oracle/Sun

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI1FC-QF2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 69

, ESX 3.5*119 69 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 69 , ESX 3.0.3*166 69 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 69 , ESX 3.0.2*177 69 ,

ESX 3.0.1*16 69 , ESX 3.0*178 69

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI1FC-QF4 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI1FC-QL2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-EM2 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z LP1002 Dual-Channel4Gb/s PCI-X Fibre Channel HBA for Oracle/Sun

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-QF2 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 70, 69 , ESX 3.0.3*166 70, 69 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 70, 69 , ESX 3.0.2*177 70, 69 , ESX

3.0.1*16 70, 69 , ESX 3.0*178 70, 69

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-QF2-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 69 , ESX 3.5 U1*119

69 , ESX 3.5*119 69 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 70, 69 , ESX 3.0.3*166 70, 69 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 70, 69 , ESX

3.0.2*177 70, 69 , ESX 3.0*178 70, 69

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI2FC-QF4 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCI8SAS-E-Z SCSI ESX 3.5 U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE1FC-EM4 Emulex LPe11000-M4Single-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA forOracle/Sun

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX 3.5

U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX 3.5*144 , ESX

3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX 3.0*145

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE1FC-EM8-Z Emulex Single-Channel4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 3, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 3, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported ReleasesSun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE1FC-QF4 FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105 ,

ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE20FC-NEM-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 44 , ESX 3.5 U1*144

44 , ESX 3.5*144 44 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.3*139 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 71, 44 , ESX

3.0.2*140 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.1*141 71, 44

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-EB4-Z Emulex LPem11002-SDual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for SunBlade

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91 , ESX

3.5 U5*139 , ESX 3.5 U4*139 , ESX 3.5 U3*139 , ESX 3.5 U2*139 , ESX 3.5 U1*139 , ESX 3.5*139 ,

ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.3*139 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 71, 44 , ESX 3.0.2*140 71, 44 , ESX

3.0.1*141 71, 44

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-EM4 FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 , ESX 3.5 U1*144 , ESX

3.5*144 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*140 , ESX 3.0.2*140 , ESX 3.0.1*141 , ESX

3.0*145

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-EM4-Z Emulex LPe11002-M4Dual-Channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA forOracle/Sun

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*88 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*89 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*89 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*90 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*91

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-EM8-Z Emulex LPe12002 Dual-Channel 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA for SunFire,T Netra,T Sun SP

FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*4

2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*4 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*4 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 35, 34 , ESX 3.5 U2*144 35, 34

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-QB4-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX

3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-QF4 FC ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*16 , ESX 3.0*178

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FC-QF8-Z FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z [FC PORTION] FC ESX 3.5 U5*144 , ESX 3.5 U4*144 , ESX 3.5 U3*144 , ESX 3.5 U2*140 , ESX 3.5 U1*140 , ESX

3.5*140 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*139 , ESX 3.0.3*139 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*144

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-E-Z[GBE PORTION] Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

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Partner Name Model Device Type Supported Releases

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-Q-Z [FC PORTION] FC ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*100 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*101 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*102

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*102 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*103 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*104 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*105

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*16 , ESX 3.0.3*16 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*16

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE2FCGBE-Q-Z[GBE PORTION] Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE8SAS-E-Z SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE8SAS-EB-Z SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*87 , ESX 3.5 U1*87 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIE8SAS-I-Z SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIESAS-R-EXT-Z SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIESAS-R-EXT-Z SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIESAS-R-REM-Z SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 , ESX

3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9 , ESX 3.0.1*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SG-XPCIESAS-R-REM-Z SAS ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

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SGXPCIESAS-R-INT-Z SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*15

, ESX 3.5 U4*15 , ESX 3.5 U3*15 , ESX 3.5 U2*15 , ESX 3.5 U1*15 , ESX 3.5*15 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*9 ,

ESX 3.0.3*9 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*9 , ESX 3.0.2*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

SGXPCIESAS-R-INT-Z SAS/SATA-RAID

ESX 3.5 U5*9 , ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

StorageTek HBAQ032 FC ESX 3.5 U5*119 , ESX 3.5 U4*119 , ESX 3.5 U3*119 , ESX 3.5 U2*119 , ESX 3.5 U1*119 , ESX

3.5*119 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*166 , ESX 3.0.3*166 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*177 , ESX 3.0.2*177 , ESX 3.0.1*177 , ESX

3.0*167

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Blade 6000 10GbE Multi-Fabric NetworkExpress Module

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*280 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*280 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*280 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*280

2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*280 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*280 2 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*280 2 , ESX / ESXi

4.0*280 2 , ESX 3.5 U5*281 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*281 17

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Dual 10GBASE-T LP Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 8, 1, 3, 2, 26

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Dual Port 10 GbE PCIe 2.0 Express Module Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 3, 8, 30 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*150 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*150 2, 3

, ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 3

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Multithreaded 10GbE Networking CardX1027A-z

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*283 16, 17

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Multithreaded 10GbE Networking CardX1028A-z

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*283 16, 17

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Multithreaded QGE Networking CardX4447A-Z

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5

U3*284 16

Sun MicrosystemsInc

Sun Multithreaded QGE Networking CardX7287A-Z

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi

4.0 U4*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0

U1*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*282 2, 9, 1 , ESX 3.5 U5*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5 U4*283 16, 17 , ESX 3.5

U3*284 16

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X1106A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

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ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*240 , ESX 3.5 U4*240 , ESX

3.5 U3*240 , ESX 3.5 U1Sun MicrosystemsInc

X1107A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5, ESX 3.5 U4, ESX 3.5 U3,ESX 3.5 U2, ESX 3.5 U1

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X1108A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 2, 9, 8, 1, 3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 2, 9, 8, 1,

3, 30 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 2, 9, 1, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 2, 9, 1, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5

U4*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4 , ESX 3.5 U3*147 16, 9, 25 kb: 3, 4

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X1109A-z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X1110A-z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X4446A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X4601A-Z SAS SATACombo

ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X4607A SAS-RAID ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84 , ESX 3.5

U5*85 , ESX 3.5 U4*85 , ESX 3.5 U3*85 , ESX 3.5 U2*85 , ESX 3.5 U1*85 , ESX 3.5*85 , ESX 3.0.3

U1*85 , ESX 3.0.3*85 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*85 , ESX 3.0.2*85 , ESX 3.0.1*86

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X4620A-Z SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*7 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*8 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*8 , ESX 3.5 U5*9 ,

ESX 3.5 U4*9 , ESX 3.5 U3*9 , ESX 3.5 U2*9 , ESX 3.5 U1*9 , ESX 3.5*9

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X4871A-z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*77 1, 9, 2, 8,

3, 26 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*77 1, 9, 2, 3 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*77 1, 9, 2, 3 , ESX 3.5 U5*78 17, 9 , ESX 3.5 U4*78 17, 9

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X5040A-Z Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7280A-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7280A-Z Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7280A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161 ,

ESX 3.0.1*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7281A-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160 ,

ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7281A-2 Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7281A-Z Network ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7282A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*160 8 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7283A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7284A-Z Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*159 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*158 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*160

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*160 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*161 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*161

, ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7285A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

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X7286A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X7291A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X9271A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*162

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X9272A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X9273A Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

Sun MicrosystemsInc

X9273A-Z Network ESX 3.5 U5*162 , ESX 3.5 U4*162 , ESX 3.5 U3*162 , ESX 3.5 U2*162 , ESX 3.5 U1*162 , ESX

3.5*162 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.3*162 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*162 , ESX 3.0.2*162 , ESX 3.0.1*162 , ESX

3.0*164

SupermicroComputer Inc

nVidia MCP55 Pro CHipset Dual port LAN/Ethernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*260

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*260

, ESX 3.5 U5*261 , ESX 3.5 U4*261 , ESX 3.5 U3*261 , ESX 3.5 U2*261 , ESX 3.5 U1*261 , ESX

3.5*261 , ESX 3.0.3 U1*261 , ESX 3.0.3*261 , ESX 3.0.2 U1*261 , ESX 3.0.2*261

SupermicroComputer Inc

nVidia MCP55 Pro CHipset Dual port LAN/Ethernet

Network ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*260

, ESX / ESXi 4.0 U3*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*260 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*260

, ESX 3.5 U5*261 , ESX 3.5 U4*261 , ESX 3.5 U3*261 , ESX 3.5 U2*261 , ESX 3.5 U1*261 , ESX

3.5*261

Tyan Computer P3202 PCI-E SAS controller SAS ESX / ESXi 4.1 U2*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1 U1*79 , ESX / ESXi 4.1*80 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U4*81 , ESX /

ESXi 4.0 U3*81 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U2*82 , ESX / ESXi 4.0 U1*83 , ESX / ESXi 4.0*84

Footnotes:1. Download driver from http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/datacenter_downloads/vmware_vsphere_4/4_0#drivers_tools2. Download driver from http://www.vmware.com/download/vsphere/drivers_tools.html3. Download driver from http://www.vmware.com/download/vsphere/drivers_tools.html4. Network and FCoE drivers available for download.5. Tested with DELL NIC Partitioning. Get configuration from http://partnerweb.vmware.com/programs/hcl/ESX_NPAR_config.pdf

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6. Tested with IBM VFA. Get configuration from http://partnerweb.vmware.com/programs/hcl/ESX_VFA_config.pdf7. Four port internal SAS RAID controller card compatible to Adaptec RAID 2445 (Eight port int/ext SAS RAID controller card)8. iBFT Enabled9. NetQueue Enabled.10. Broadcom 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Adapter (BCM57711 and BCM8727 PHY) is supported with 1.52.12.v40.3 and later version.11. HP's Virtual Connect (VC) Flex-10 technology has been tested with driver v1.52.12.v40.3, firmware v2.2.6, and VC version 2.33.12. HP's Virtual Connect (VC) Flex-10 technology has been tested with driver v1.52.12.v35.5 and VC v2.33.13. The driver can be downloaded here: http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/drivers_tools.html14. Certified as SAS 1.0 HBA at maximum speed of 3G15. The driver CD can be downloaded at: http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/drivers_tools.html16. Download the driver from http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/drivers_tools.html17. Download driver from http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/datacenter_downloads/vmware_infrastructure_3/3_5#drivers_tools18. 1. For iSCSI offload feature use cnic version 1.10.2q.v41.9 and bnx2i version 1.9.1t.v41.2 along with bnx2x version 1.62.15.v41.219. Broadcom® 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Adapter (BCM57711 and BCM8727 PHY) is currently not supported20. Broadcom bnx2x driver version 1.60.50.v41.2 is supported with HP Virtual Connect (VC) with minimal NIC firmware v 5.2.7 and VC 3.1.0 on ESX 4.1 and newer21. Only footnoted Storage Arrays are supported with the Brocade 825 HBA with the bfa 1.1.0.0 driver.22. Requires driver CD from http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx35-cxgb3-cdrom-1.1.0.html23. The maximum supported number of single-port adapters is 2 with both NetQueue and Jumbo Frames enabled, 4 with only NetQueue enabled, and 8 with neither enabled.24. Requires driver CD from: http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/drivers_tools.html25. The maximum supported number of dual-port adapters is 1 with both NetQueue and Jumbo Frames enabled, 2 with only NetQueue enabled, and 4 with neither enabled.26. Support iSCSI SAN Boot using iBFT.27. Please check with your system manufacturer for the appropriate driver for your platform28. Requires patch ESX-1001902.29. Requires patch ESX-1001906.30. Support iSCSI SAN Boot using iBFT31. The maximum supported number of Intel Gigabit VT Quad Port Server Adapter is 2.32. Requires driver CD. Igb driver 1.0.0 supports VLAN trunking mode with patch ESX-1003515. Driver ISO address: http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx302?igb?1.0.0.html.33. Requires patch ESX-1006511.34. Support at 8 GB speed35. Support at 4 GB speed36. Supported at 4 Gb speed with ESX Server 3.5 Update 1 and 8 Gb speed to the switch with ESX Server 3.5 Update 2 or higher.37. NIC Teaming with "failover detection" set to "Beacon" is not supported38. NetQueue is not supported with this adapter39. NPIV is not supported with this adapter40. Please refer to the section "Storage Arrays supported with FCoE CNAs" in the SAN Hardware Compatibility Guide for storage arrays supported with this adapter.41. Software iSCSI is not supported with this adapter42. VMware tested this adapter in a configuration with the Cisco Nexus 5000 providing FCoE bridging functions and Cisco MDS 9000 switches providing Fibre Channelconnectivity. Please work with your switch vendor for other supported network topologies, connectivity options and minimum supported switch firmware versions.43. Wake on LAN is not supported with this adapter44. This Sun adapter does not support boot-from-SAN and is only supported with the driver update supplied in patch ESX-1541239. Download the patch from http://www.vmware.com/download/vi/.

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45. Tested with HP VirtualConnect. Get configuration from http://partnerweb.vmware.com/programs/hcl/ESX_Flex_config.pdf46. Requires patch ESX-1001903.47. Requires the driver CD available at http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx35-e1000-7.6.15.5vmw.html48. Requires driver CD from http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx35-e1000-7.6.15.5vmw.html49. Requires Patch ESX350-200808211-UG50. HP's Virtual Connect (VC) Flex-10 technology has been tested with driver v4.0.407 and VC v2.33.51. HP's Virtual Connect (VC) Flex-10 technology has been tested with driver v4.0.570, firmware v 4.0.534, and VC v3.152. HP's Virtual Connect (VC) Flex-10 technology has been tested with driver v4.0.406, VC v2.33, and ESX 3.5 U4.53. A certified and supported driver is available at: http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx301-cciss-2.4.66.html54. Emulex be2net driver version 2.102.518.0 for ESX 4.x has been tested with IBM BladeCenter Virtual Fabric with minimal NIC firmware v 2.103.269.30 and BNT VirtualFabric v 6.5.2.355. Supports NetQueue-enabled.56. Hardware must be Rev 25 or higher.57. Ethernet is not supported.58. Please do not update to driver version 911.k1.1-9vmw and refer to VMware KB 2008044.59. Ethernet driver is bnx2 version 1.5.10b.60. Support for PCI-X only.61. Storing VMFS datastores on native SATA drives is not supported.62. Cannot support VLAN trunking.63. Requires firmware: 1.10.02-0197. This requires a driver CD whose ISO is available at: http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/drivercd/esx301-cciss-2.4.66.html64. Supported on Intel E1000 and Broadcom running on a gigabit link only.65. Requires patch ESX-1001904.66. QLogic iSCSI adapters require minimum BIOS v1.09 and minimum firmware v2.00.00.38.67. Supported only on 4 GB A/A and A/P arrays connected to a 4 GB or 8 GB FC switch.68. Network driver uses Intel IXGBE.69. This OEM version of the QLogic adapter does not support boot-from-SAN.70. Boot from SAN is not supported.71. Requires patch ESX-1541239.

* Device Driver Notes1. bnx2 version 2.1.12b.v41.32. qla2xxx version 841.k1.34.1-1vmw3. cnic version 1.11.18.v41.14. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.105.345. megaraid_sas version 5.336. aic7xxx version 6.3.97. aacraid version 4.1.1.5.1-1vmw8. aacraid version 3.5.10.5vmw9. aacraid_esx30 version 1.1.5.210. aacraid version 1.1-5-237211. aic79xx version 3.2.0.1-1vmw

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12. aic79xx version 3.1vmw13. aic79xx version 6.3.914. aacraid version 1.1.7.2800015. aacraid_esx version 1.1-5 [2415]16. qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.0117. adp94xx version 1.0.8.6.1vmw18. adp94xx version 0.0.619. ips version 7.10.1720. bnx2 version 2.0.15g.9.v40.121. bnx2 version 1.5.10b22. bnx2 version 2.1.5d.v40.123. bnx2 version 2.0.7c24. bnx2x version 1.64.32.v40.125. bnx2x version 1.52.12.v40.326. bnx2x version 1.45.2027. 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.035vm4028. 3w-9xxx version 2.26.08.036vm4029. 3w-9xxx version 2.24.08.021vm3530. 3w-sas version 3.26.00.001vm4031. 3w-sas version 3.26.00.002vm4032. ahci version 2.0.0.133. ahci version 2.034. pata_atiixp version 0.4.335. megaraid2 version 2.10.736. arcmsr version 1.20.0x.15.vmk-90605.337. arcmsr version 1.20.00.15.vmk.10020238. celerityfc version 1.039. celerity8fc version 1.2340. celerity8fc version 1.0141. celerity8fc version 1.3342. esashba version 1.043. esas2hba version 1.3544. esas2hba version 1.045. tg3 version 3.86.0.146. tg3 version 3.8647. tg3 version 3.43b48. sata_svw version 1.0749. sata_svw version 2.050. tg3 version 3.58b51. bnx2x version 1.52.12.v35.552. bnx2 version 1.6.9-3vmw53. bnx2 version 1.6.9

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54. bnx2 version 1.4.51b55. bnx2 version 1.3.2256. bnx2 version 2.0.22f.v40.157. bnx2i version 1.9.2g.v41.158. tg3 version 3.120h.v40.159. tg3 version 3.81c60. bnx2i version 1.9.1t.v41.261. bnx2x version 1.62.15.v41.262. bnx2 version 1.5.10b.1.163. cnic version 1.10.2q.v41.964. bfa version 3.0.0.065. bna version 2.1.0.066. bfa version 2.2.0.067. bfa version 1.1.0.1068. bfa.o version 3.0.0.069. bfa version 1.0.0.0270. bna version 3.0.0.071. bfa version 3.0.1.072. cxgb3 version 1.3.173. cxgb3 version 1.3.1m74. cxgb3 version 1.1.175. cxgb3 version 1.1.076. cxgb3 version 1.4.177. ixgbe version 3.7.1378. ixgbe version 2.0.62.4.879. mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw80. mptsas version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw81. mptsas version 4.00.37.00.30vmw82. mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmw83. mptsas version 4.00.37.00.27vmw84. mptsas version 4.00.37.00.23vmw85. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.4886. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.1387. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.34.0188. lpfc820 version 8.2.1.30.1-58vmw89. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw-490. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmw91. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.49vmw92. lpfc_740 version 7.4.0.4193. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.79.2594. be2net version 4.0.306.095. be2net version 2.101.455.0

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96. qlge version 1.00.00.4797. ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.598. ixgbe version 3.4.2399. ixgbe version 1.3.31.5100. qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-7vmw101. qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-1vmw102. qla2xxx version 821.k1.48vmw103. qla2xxx version 8.02.01-k1-vmw48104. qla2xxx version 821.k1.43vmw105. qla2xxx version 821.k1.38vmw106. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.95.0107. fnic version 1.4.0.201108. enic version 2.1.2.20109. enic version 1.4.2.9110. fnic version 1.1.0.110a111. cciss version 3.6.14.10.1-2vmw112. cciss version 3.6.14.9vmw113. cciss version 3.6.14.8vmw114. cciss version 2.4.64-1VMS115. cciss version 2.4.54-14VMS116. mptscsi version 2.05.16117. bnx2 version 2.0.7d-2vmw118. bnx2 version 2.0.7d119. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm32120. mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-6vmw121. mpt2sas version 04.255.03.00.1-5vmw122. mpt2sas version 02.00.00.00.3vmw-3vmw123. mpt2sas version 02.00.00.00.2vmw124. megaraid_sas version 4.0.14.1-18vmw125. megaraid_sas version 4.12.16vmw126. megaraid_sas version 4.12.15vmw127. megaraid_sas version 4.0.08.15vmw128. megaraid_sas version 3.0.21.11vmw129. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.90.28130. be2iscsi.o version 2.102.525.9131. megaraid2 version 2.00.4.1-4vmw132. megaraid2 version 2.00.4133. megaraid_sas version 00.00.02.00134. megaraid_sas version 3.0.9135. megaraid_sas version 4.0.4.12vmw136. e100 version 2.3.40137. mptsas version 4.00.37.00.21vmw

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138. mptscsi_2x version 2.05.48139. lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw10140. lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw4141. lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw2142. lpfcdd_7xx version 7.1.14143. lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.46vmw144. lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.13145. lpfcdd_732 version 7.3.2_vmw1146. ixgbe version 1.3.31.6147. Ixgbe version 1.3.56.7148. ixgbe version 1.3.36149. ata_piix version 2.00ac6150. ixgbe version 3.6.5151. igb version 3.2.10152. igb version 1.3.19.15.2.2153. igb version 1.3.8.6154. igb version 1.3.19.12.2155. igb version 1.3.19.12.1156. igb version 1.2.44.3157. igb version 1.0.0158. e1000e version 0.4.1.7.1159. e1000e version 1.1.2.1-1vmw160. e1000e version 1.1.2-1vmw161. e1000e version 0.4.1.7162. e1000 version 7.3.15163. e1000 version ESX-1006511164. e1000 version 7.0.33165. sata_nv version 2.0166. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.7.4.1vmw167. qla2x00_7xx version 7.04.00168. qla4xxx.o version 524-01-29vmw169. qlax2x_707 version 7.04.04170. qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1-3vmw171. qla4xxx version 5.01.00.vm1172. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm33173. qlcnic version 4.0.735174. bfa version 2.1.0.0175. bna.o version 2.3.0.2176. lpfc_740 version 7.4.0.40177. qla2x00_707 version 7.07.04.2vmw178. qla2x00_707 version 7.07.00179. benet version 1.0.748.1155

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180. ftsys_lpfc820 version 8.2.0.30.52vmwft-4181. be2net.0 version 2.102.554.0182. lpfc_740 version elx_7.4.0.31183. be2iscsi version 2.104.277.3184. be2iscsi.o version 4.0.317.0185. mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-6vmw186. mptspi version 4.21.00.01.1-5vmw187. mptspi version 4.00.37.00.30vmw188. mptspi version 4.00.37.00.29vmw189. mptspi version 4.00.37.00.27vmw190. mptspi version 4.00.37.00.21vmw191. rr272x_1x version 1.0192. hptiop version 1.6193. hfcldd version 4.26.15.1078194. hfcldd version 4.26.16.1138195. hfcldd version 4.26.15.1088196. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08.66197. qla2xxx version 841.k1.23.1-1vmw198. qla4022 version 3.30199. be2net.o version 2.102.518.0200. qlcnic version 4.0.727201. lpfc_740 version lpfc_740202. e1000 version 7.6.15.5203. e1000 version 8.0.3.1204. hpsa version 3.6.14.45-3vmw205. hpsa version 4.1.0-24206. mpt2sas version 08.00.00.00.1vmw207. cciss version 2.4.66208. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.18209. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.17210. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.48.15211. nx_nic version 4.0.594212. unm_nic version 4.0.406213. nx_nic version 4.0.550.1214. nx_nic version 4.0.301-2vmw215. nx_nic version 4.0.301216. unm_nic version 3.4.115217. nx_nic version 4.0.602218. unm_nic version 4.0.230219. mlx4_en version 1.5.6220. cciss version 2.4.54221. hpsa version 3.6.14.45-2vmw

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222. hpsa version 3.6.14.29vmw223. hpsa version 3.6.14.28vmw224. hpsa version 3.6.14.23vmw225. hpsa version 3.6.14.24vmw226. hpsa version 2.4.66.84vm227. hpsa version 4.0.0-13vmw228. lpfc820 version 8.2.1.105.34229. unm_nic version 3.4.350230. s2io version 2.1.4.13427.1231. s2io version 2.1.4.13427232. s2io version 2.1.0.11070233. qla4022 version 3.24234. qla4010 version 3.10235. qla2xxx version 841.k1.28.1-1vmw236. mptscsi_2xx version 2.6.48237. ips version 7.12.06.1-3vmw238. ips version 7.12.05vmw239. piix version 0.42240. ixgbe version 3.5_1.3.7.4_16_73033241. ioat version 2.15242. igb version 1.3.19.15.2.1243. e1000 version 8.0.3.2244. iscsimod version 3.6.3245. iscsimod version 3.4.2246. megaraid_mbox version 2.20.5.1.3vmw247. megaraid_sas version 3.15248. mptscsi_2xx version 2.06.18249. megaraid_sas.o version 5.29250. mpt2sas version 10.10.10.00.1vmw251. mpt2sas version 09.00.00.00-1.vmw252. MTNIC version 1.1.0253. dac960 version 2.4.11254. myri10ge version 1.5.2255. myri10ge version 1.5.0256. vxge version 2.5.1.22003257. vxge version 2.0.1.16955258. unm_nic version 4.0.404259. unm_nic version 4.0.275260. forcedeth version 0.61261. forcedeth version 0.6v1.20262. forcedeth version 0.6v1.25263. sxge version 1.0.1.1

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264. sxge version 1.0.1.2265. pmcraid version 2.0.6266. stex version 3.06.0000.04267. stex version 4.07.0000.72268. stex version 4.07.0000.71269. stex version 4.06.0000.40270. ftsys_qla2xxx version 831.k1.28.1-3.1271. qlcnic version 4.0.719272. qla2300_707_vmw version 7.08-vm60273. qla2xxx version 841.k1.16.2-1vmw274. sfc version 3.0.5.2179275. sfc version 2.3.20.1085276. sfc version 3.0.8.2230277. ftsys_igb version 1.3.19.12.1-3.1278. ftsys_ixgbe version 2.0.38.2.5-3.1279. ftsys_mptsas version 4.00.37.00.29vmwft280. hxge version 4.1.2.2.7281. hxge version 1.2.2.11282. nxge version 1.0.2.4283. nxge version 1.3.5284. nxge version 1.3.1

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