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Altos R380 F2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
29. Virtualization
1. Do I still need to install the virtualization software since Altos R380 F2 supports Intel VT (Virtualization
Technology)?
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ANSWER: Yes, you still need to install VMware ESXi or Windows Server2012 Hyper-V to support virtualization
on Altos R380 F2.
2. Does Altos R380 F2 support Intel VT-i?
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ANSWER: No.
Altos R380 F2 supports VT-x technology which is identical to VT-i on Intel Itanium processors.
3. Does Altos R380 F2 support Intel VT-d?
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ANSWER: Yes.
4. Is Intel VT a necessary requirement for virtualization?
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NSWER: This depends on virtualization software.
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V requires VT-x.
5. Can Altos R380 F2 support VMware ESXi 5?
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ANSWER: Yes, Altos R380 F2 is certified with VMware ESXi 5
6. Can Altos R380 F2 support Hyper-V?
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ANSWER: Yes, Altos R380 F2 is certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V.
7. Can Altos R380 F2 support Hyper-V Server 2012?
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ANSWER: Yes, Altos R380 F2 is certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V.
According to Microsoft, there is no specific certification program for Hyper-V Server 2012. For servers are
certified with Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2012 can be supported.
8. Is Intel VT a necessary requirement for Hyper-V?
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ANSWER: Yes, Hyper-V requires
• x64-based processor such as a 64 or AMD-64.
• Hardware-assisted virtualization (like Intel VT, AMD-V)
• Hardware DEP (data execution protection), such as Intel XD (eXecute Disable Bit) or AMD EVP (Enhanced
Virus Protection).
More information can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/hyper-v-server/system-requirements.mspx
9. Can Altos R380 F2 support Xen?
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ANSWER: Yes, Altos R380 F2 is certified with below Linux and can support Xen.
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2
10. Which Guest OS can Altos R380 F2 support?
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ANSWER: This depends on the support of virtualization software.
For example, VMware ESXi 5 can support Windows NT 4.0 as guest operating system.
But Altos R380 F2 is not tested with Windows NT 4.0. Altos R380 F2 is not certified with Windows NT 4.0,