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The new online compatibility guide provides a single point of access for all VMware hardware compatibility guides. The new search tool streamlines the HCL posting process and offers advanced search capabilities and the ability to save the guide(s) or search results in the csv format.

The new hardware compatibility guide replaces the following legacy PDF-format HCLs:

VMware ESX 3.0.x and above version Systems Compatibility Guide
VMware ESX 3.0.x and above version I/O Compatibility Guide
VMware ESX 3.0.x and above version SAN (storage) Compatibility Guide
VMware ESX 3.0.x and above version Guest/Host OS Compatibility Guide
View Compatibility Guide

Note: Please place the exact text to be searched in quotes for Keyword Search.

CIM Providers (HW Monitoring)

This document lists CIM monitoring plug-ins, also referred to as CIM providers, developed and released by server, storage, and I/O device vendors for monitoring their hardware on VMware vSphere systems. For support and availability information of any desired providers, please refer to the vendor directly

The CIM providers listed below passed VMware's CIM Provider Acceptance Test (CIM PAT), which allows these vendors to provide a measure of reliability and stability of their code. All the tests contained in CIMPAT are meant to exercise and provide coverage of the provider's intrinsic methods. Testing consists of running tools that verify that the behavior of a CIM provider does not introduce undesirable effects on the operation of the system as a whole.

Any technical issues found with the vendor provided CIM providers are handled by the corresponding vendor as described in the 3rd party support documentation at - http://www.vmware.com/support/policies/ThirdParty.html

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Provider Name.
The results shows the following details :
- Partner Name
- Provider Name
- KB Article
- Supported Releases

CPU Series

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, CPU Series, Enhanced vMotion Capability Modes and Fault Tolerant Compatible Sets.
The results shows the following details for CPU Series:
- Supported Releases
- CPU Series
- Cores/Threads
- CPUID Info
- CPUIDs
- Max Cores Per Socket
- Max Threads
- Fault Tolerant Compatible Set
- Enhanced vMotion Capability Modes
- Code Name
- Launch Date
Model Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
- Supported Releases categorized by ESXi Embedded / ESX / ESXi Installable
- Notes

Guest OS

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, OS Vendor, OS Name, Bits, OS Use, OS Family, Networking, Storage, Virtual Hardware, VMware Tools and Footnotes.
Click on the OS Release to see details related to the OS Release.
- OS Detail shows the following information for the device:
  - OS Release Name
  - OS Vendor
  - OS Code Name
  - OS Bits
  - OS Types
- OS Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
  - VMware Product Name
  - OS Use

IO Devices

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Driver Name, Driver Version, I/O Device Type, VID, DID, SVID, SSID and Footnotes.
Click on the model name to see details related to the IO device.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the device:
  - IO Device model name
  - Device Type
  - Partner Name
  - Firmware version
  - Number of ports
  - VID
  - DID
  - SVID
  - SSID
- Model/Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
  - VMware ESX releases supported
  - Device driver and version
  - Type - inbox

Systems

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, System Type, Sockets, Cores per Socket, CPU Series,Max Memory, Enhanced vMotion Capability Modes, Fault Tolerant and Footnotes.
Click on the model name to see details related to the server.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the server:
  - Server model name
  - Partner
  - CPU Series certified with the server
  - Form Factor of the server
  - Number of sockets
  - Max memory
- Model Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
  - VMware ESX releases supported
  - BIOS information
  - Features
- Product Feature's/Plugin's shows the following release related information for the server:
  - Test Feature Category
  - Test Category
Click on the CPU Series to see details related to the server.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the server:
  - CPU Series
  - Max Cores
  - Max Thread
  - EVC Modes
  - Fault Tolerant Compatible Set
  - CPU IDs

Site Recovery Manager(SRM) for SRA

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Array Models, Protocols, SRA Name and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for SRA:
- Partner Name
- SRA Name
- SRM Versions
SRA Name or SRA Version shows the following Site Recovery Manager (SRM) related information for the server:
- Partner Name
- SRA Name
- SRA Version
- SRA Download
- Array Models
- Array Type
- Firmware Name/Version
- Management Software Name/Version
- Replication Software Name/Version
- SRA MD5SUM

The SRA Download, leads you to the Partner page, where you can download the Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for SRA.

Storage/SAN

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Protocol, Transport Type, Array Test Configuration, SATP Plugin, PSP Plugin, Firmware and Footnotes.
Click on the model name to see details related to the storage array.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the array:
  - Storage array model name
  - Manufacturer
  - Protocol
  - Transport Type
  - Product ID
  - Vendor ID
  - Storage Virtual Appliance
- Model Release Details shows the following release related information for the storage array:
  - VMware ESX releases supported
  - Firmware version(s)
  - Test configuration supported
    - Fibre Channel - FC Switched and/or FC Direct Attached
    - iSCSI - SW (Software) and/or HW (Hardware) iSCSI
    - NAS - NFS
    - SAS - SAS Switched and/or SAS Direct Attach
    - SVD - SVD
  - Device Driver
  - SATP Plugin
  - PSP Plugin

vSAN

vSAN ReadyNode™ is a hyper-converged node sold by server OEMs, which in many cases, has been pre-configured to run the vSAN + vSphere stack in a tested, certified hardware form factor. vSAN ReadyNodes are also prescriptive in that they provide the size, type and quantity of CPU, Memory, Network, I/O Controller, HDD and SSD combined with a certified server that is best suited to run a specific vSAN workload.
For more information on vSAN ReadyNode or to request a vSAN ReadyNode listing please send email to vsan-hcl@vmware.com
A valid vSAN configuration will consist of the following components and associated certifications:

Component	Certification
Server	vSphere 5.5 Server Certification
Network I/O	vSphere 5.5 IOVP Certification
Disk I/O	vSphere 5.5 IOVP + vSAN Cert.
HDD	vSphere 5.5 HDD Certification
SSD	vSphere 5.5 SSD Certification

For components that don't require special vSAN certification (Server and Network I/O) we will leverage the existing vCG listings under the Server and I/O Device listings.
Components that have special vSAN certification requirements will require the new or enhanced certification in order to be certified.

Disk I/O: For vSAN 5.5 VMware will be certifying select vSphere 5.5 controllers for use with vSAN 5.5. The partner certification program will be released after vSAN 5.5 General Availability.
HDD: Requires vSAN Certification. Please refer to Developer Center for the paper certification documents associated with this certification requirement.
SSD: Requires vSAN Certification. Please refer to Developer Center for the paper certification documents associated with this certification requirement.

I/O Controller:
Filters provided:

Supported Releases
Brand Name
Device Type

Results Field List:

Brand Name
Model (Link to Details page)
Feature
Product Description
Queue Depth
Supported Releases

HDD:
Filters provided:

Supported Releases
Interface
Partners
RPM

Additional Filters provided:

Interface Speed
Capacity
Form Factor
Drive Format

Results Field List:

Partner Name
Model (Link to Details page)
Device Type
Supported Releases

SSD:
Filters provided:

Supported Releases
Device Type
Partners
RPM

Additional Filters provided:

Interface Speed
Capacity
Form Factor

Results Field List:

Partner Name
Model (Link to Details page)
Device Type
Supported Releases

VMware Flash Read Cache

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, or Partner Name.
Click on the model name to see details related to the Networking and Security.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the Networking and Security
  - Model / Product Name
  - Partner NameProduct Version
  - IO Type (optional). This will always be listed for PCI-E devices, but may not be listed for others.
  - Firmware or OS Version
  - Unique Name (optional)
  - Vendor
  - Product
  - Interface Type
  - Part Number
- Model/Release Details shows the following release related information:
  - Supported Releases and Firmware versions
  - Features (if the entry is expanded by clicking on the [+] sign)

vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA)

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Array Type, Profiles, VASA Provider Name, VASA Provider Version and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA):
- Partner Name
- VASA Provider Name
- VASA Provider Version
- VASA Provider Download Link
- Supported Releases
VASA Provider Name or VASA Provider Version shows the following vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA) related information for the server:
- Profile
  - BlockDevice
  - File System
  - Capability
  - TestProfile
- Model
- Array Type
- Minimum FW/OS Version
- Prerequisite S/W Name
- Prerequisite S/W Version
- Download Link
The Download Link, leads you to the Partner page, where you can download the vSphere APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA).

vSphere APIs for Virtual Volumes (VVols)

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Array Type, Profiles, VASA Provider Name, VASA Provider Version and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for vSphere APIs for Virtual Volumes (VVols):
- Partner Name
- VASA Provider Name
- VASA Provider Version
- VASA Provider Download Link
- Supported Releases
VASA Provider Name or VASA Provider Version shows the following vSphere APIs for Virtual Volumes (VVols) related information for the server:
- Profile
  - SPBM
  - Virtual Volume
  - Virtual Metro Storage Cluster
- Model
- Array Type
- FW/OS Version
- Management S/W Name
- Management S/W Version
- Download Link
The Download Link, leads you to the Partner page, where you can download the vSphere APIs for Virtual Volumes (VVols).

Networking and Security Services for NSX for vSphere

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, API Integration, Solution Category, Networking and Security Platforms, Hardware Version and Footnotes.
Click on the model name to see details related to the Networking and Security.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the Networking and Security
  - Product Name
  - Product Version
  - Partner Name
  - Appliance Type
  - Hardware Version
  - Solution Category (VMware Network Extensibility)
  - Solution Category (VMware Endpoint Security)
  - Enforcement Points (VMware Network Extensibility)
  - Enforcement Points (VMware Endpoint Security)
  - Networking and Security Platforms
  - Notes
- Model/Release Details shows the following release related information:
  - Supported Releases and Footnotes

Hardware VXLAN Gateway

VMware recognizes the need to bring best of breed solution from our partners to address customers need as they transition to virtual and cloud architectures. Customers can easily take advantage of a new vendor’s technology and integrate operations with the existing systems and procedures, leading to improved levels of service and performance.

VXLAN is a great concept that gives separation between virtual networks and physical IP-based transport infrastructure, but we need VXLAN termination in physical devices before we can start considering large-scale deployments.

The Hardware VXLAN Gateway is a VTEP (VXLAN Tunnel End Point) and performs VXLAN encapsulation and de-encapsulation. Each VTEP device has two interfaces – one is a VLAN interface and the other is an IP interface to other VTEPs.

Customers using these integrated products can leverage their existing investments in networking and security solutions while dramatically improving operational efficiency and agility in their datacenter.

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, NSX Platforms, Partner Name, API Intergration, Solution Category, Appliance Type.
The results shows the following details :
- Partner Name
- Hardware Model
- Switch Software Version
- NSX Version
- Supported Releases

VMware Aria Operations

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Supported Release Version, Management Pack Name, Partner and Footnotes.

Model Detail shows the following information for the VMware Aria Operations
- Partner Name
- Management Pack Name
- Solution Type
Model Release Details shows the following release related information:
- Supported Releases
- Management Pack Version
- Solution Exchange URL

VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Plugin Name, Plugin Version, vRO Name, vRO Version and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator:
- Partner Name
- vRO Plugin Name
- Supported Releases
vRO Name or vRO Version shows the following VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator related information for the server:
- Partner Name
- vRO Plugin Name
- vRO Version
- Plug-in Version
- Target Version
- vRO Plugin Download

The Plugin Download, leads you to the Partner page, where you can download the VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator.

vSphere Web Client

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Plugin Name.
The results shows the following details :
- Partner Name
- WebClient Plugin Name
- Plugin Version
- Supported Releases

Horizon (Thin Clients)

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Product Type, Thin Client Type, OS Version and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for Horizon clients:
- Model
- Partner Name
- Product Type
- Client Type
- OS Version
Model Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
- Supported Releases
- Kiosk Mode
- MMR
- Multi Monitor
- PCoIP
- SmartCard

Horizon Turnkey Appliances (Rapid Desktop Appliances)

Turnkey Appliances (Rapid Desktop Appliances) with pre-integrated, pre-configured, pre-tested, and validated software, storage and compute components offer a one-stop shop for Horizon deployment. These help customers:

Save money and minimize risk with an all-in-one solution
Simplify deployment with converged infrastructure that works together out of the box
Scale by simply adding additional load-balanced appliances

It is a requirement that the relevant components of each certified solution are also ESX certified and listed on the appropriate VMware Compatibility Guide.

For detailed information regarding the individual View Appliances and solutions, please go to https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/end-user-computing/fast_track_turnkey.

For deployment and configuration issues with these solutions, please contact respective partners.

Disclaimer:The partner product/solution reference in this article is a software and/or hardware module that is developed and supported by a partner. Use of this partner product/solution is also governed by the end user license agreement of the partner. You must obtain the application, support, and licensing for using this product/solution from the partner.

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Partner Name, Server Model, Storage Model, Horizon View Version, Desktop Type.
The results shows the following details on expansion of accordion:
- Partner Name
- Product
- View Release Version(s)
- Product Model
- Server
- CPU
- RAM
- NIC
- Storage
- Desktop Type

Horizon Proven Storage for VDI Capacity

Proven Storage solutions are certified to offer specific workload performance for 1000 and 2000 seat Horizon deployments. With Proven Storage solutions, customers:

Get more I/O per second for their money
Avoid under- or over-provisioning capacity
Increase ease of use and deployment agility

It is a requirement that the relevant components of each certified solution are also ESX certified and listed on the appropriate VMware Compatibility Guide.

For detailed information regarding the individual View Appliances and solutions, please go to https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/end-user-computing/fast_track_proven

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Partner Name, Storage Array Type, Storage Model, Desktop Type, View Release.
The results shows the following details :
- Partner Name
- Storage Model
- Storage Array Type
- View Release
- Desktop Type
- Number of Desktops

View Composer Array Integration (VCAI) - Horizon

VCAI leverages capabilities of VMware vSphere as well as some of the NAS storage arrays that have vSphere API for Array Integration (VAAI) NAS native snapshot capability. This feature enables customers to offload the creation of linked clones to the storage array. It is used in conjunction with linked-clone desktop pools and NFS datastores that are exported by NAS storage arrays.

This VMware Compatibility Guide page lists all the storage systems that are certified with the interoperability of VCAI, vSphere, the partner plugin and Horizon (with View) desktop administration operations such as provisioning, refresh, recompose, and rebalance for the listed number of Horizon desktops.

For more details please click here - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2061611

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Partner Name, Storage Array Name, Horizon Version.
The results shows the following details :
- Vendor
- Storage
- Storage OS Version
- Horizon Version(s)
- VSA Supported with VCAI?
- Number of Desktops

Virtual Volumes (VVols) - Horizon

Virtual Volumes (VVols) is a storage feature in vSphere 6.0 that virtualizes SAN and NAS devices into logical pools of capacity making it possible to execute storage operations with VM granularity. It also enables many storage operations such as copy and clone operations to be efficiently offloaded to the storage platform.

This VMware Compatibility Guide page lists all the storage systems that are certified with the interoperability of Virtual Volumes, vSphere, the VASA Provider and Horizon (with View) desktop administration operations such as provisioning, refresh, recompose, and rebalance for the listed number of Horizon desktops.

For more details please click here - http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2109267

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Partner Name, VASA Provider Name, VASA Provider Version, Storage Array Name, Horozon Version, Protocols Supported.
The results shows the following details :
- Vendor
- Storage Array
- VASA Provider Version
- Protocols Supported
- Storage OS Version
- Horizon Version(s)
- VSA Supported with VVols?
- Number of Desktops
VASA Provider Version linked to Virtual Volumes (VVols) - Horizon details page

Shared Pass-Through Graphics

Searching for Shared Pass-Through Graphics Products

The Product Release Version is the ESX product that this Shared Pass-Through Graphics product has been certified with.
The GPU Partners are the manufacturers of Shared passthrough graphics listed here. Selecting this will show you all the Shared passthrough graphics made by the selected company.
The GPU Device Model is the name of the Shared Pass-Through Graphics, and if you know it, this is the best way to search for one. If you know the exact model name, you will get more specific result.
The View Version is the View Server that this Shared Pass-Through Graphics product works with.
For Keyword Search, we suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, and Footnotes.

Displayed Information for Shared Pass-Through Graphics Products

Click on the Component Name to see details related to Shared Pass-Through Graphics.
- GPU Device Model Details shows the following information for Shared Pass-Through Graphics
  - GPU Partner
  - GPU Device Model
  - Firmware Version
  - View Version
  - Notes (often a link to supported servers)
- GPU Device Model Release Details shows the following release related information:
  - Supported Release
  - Driver
  Often, the driver and download locations will be identical for most of the listed releases.
  A link to the driver download site will be included in the footnotes, if known.
  Click on the [+] sign to see all the footnote information.

Virtual Dedicated Graphics Acceleration (vDGA)

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Partner name, Product Release Version, GPU Partner, GPU Device Model, Guest OS, View Version and Horizon Client.
The results shows the following details for vDGA:
- Server Partner Name
- Server Model
- CPU Series
- GPU Partner Name
- GPU Device Model
- ESX Version
- View Version
Click on the Server Model name to see details related to the server.
- Model Detail shows the following information for the server:
  - Server model name
  - Partner
  - CPU Series certified with the server
- Model Release Details shows the following release related information for the server:
  - VMware ESX releases supported
  - BIOS information
  - Features

Virtual Shared Graphics Acceleration (vSGA)

Searching for vSGA Products

The Product Release Version is the ESX product that this vSGA product has been certified with.
The GPU Partners are the manufacturers of vSGAs listed here. Selecting this will show you all the vSGAs made by the selected company.
The GPU Device Model is the name of the vSGA, and if you know it, this is the best way to search for one. If you know the exact model name, you will get more specific result.
The View Version is the View Server that this vSGA product works with.
For Keyword Search, we suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, and Footnotes.

Displayed Information for vSGA Products

Click on the Component Name to see details related to Virtual Shared Graphics Acceleration.
- GPU Device Model Details shows the following information for vSGA
  - GPU Partner
  - GPU Device Model
  - Firmware Version
  - View Version
  - Notes (often a link to supported servers)
- GPU Device Model Release Details shows the following release related information:
  - Supported Release
  - Driver
  Often, the driver and download locations will be identical for most of the listed releases.
  A link to the driver download site will be included in the footnotes, if known.
  Click on the [+] sign to see all the footnote information.

vSphere APIs for IO Filtering (VAIO)

Searching for VAIO Products

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Model, Model Version and Filter Class.
The results shows the following details for VAIO:
- Partner Name
- Model
- Filter Class
- Supported Releases
Click on the VAIO Model name to see more details.
- Model Detail shows the following information:
  - Partner Name
  - Model
- Model Release Details shows the following release information:
  - VMware ESX releases supported
  - Model Version
  - Filter Class
  - VIB Version
  - Features (By clicking on 'view' link)

Data Protection and File Services

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Partner Name, Supported vSAN Release and Solution Type.

Model Detail shows the following information for the Data Protection and File Services
- Partner Name
- Solution Name
- Solution Type
Model Release Details shows the following release related information:
- Supported vSAN Releases
- Solution Version
- Solution Exchange URL
- Footnotes containing KB article

Key Management Server (KMS)

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Partner Name, Supported vSphere Release Version and Features.

Model Detail shows the following information for the Key Management Server (KMS)
- Partner Name
- KMS Name
- KMS Version
- KMIP Version
- Download Link
Model Release Details shows the following release related information:
- Supported vSphere Release Version
- Features
- Footnotes containing KB Article

VMware Cloud Foundation

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by ReadyNode Id, VCF Version, Vendor Names and ReadyNode Profile.
Click on the model name to see details related to the ReadyNodedevice.
- Model Detail shows the information related to the vSAN ReadyNode.
- Every Cloud Foundation deployment includes the following software components:
  - SDDC Manager
  - vCenter Server
  - vSphere (ESXi)
  - vSAN
  - NSX

Networking and Security Services for NSX-T / NSX

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Solution Category and Footnotes.
Click on the model name to see details related to the NSX-T / NSX .
- Model Detail shows the following information for the NSX-T / NSX
  - Product Name
  - Product Version
  - Partner Name
  - Solution Category (VMware Network Extensibility)
  - Solution Category (VMware Endpoint Security)
  - Networking and Security Platforms
  - Notes
- Model/Release Details shows the following release related information:
  - Supported Releases and Footnotes

Site Recovery Manager(SRM) for VVols

For Keyword Search, We suggest searching by Product Id, Product Release Version, Partner Name, Array Models, Protocols, VVols Name and Footnotes.
The results shows the following details for Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for VVols:
- Partner Name
- VVols Name
- SRM Versions
VVols Name or VVols Version shows the following Site Recovery Manager (SRM) related information for the server:
- Partner Name
- VVols Name
- VVols Version
- VVols Download
- Array Models
- Array Type
- Firmware Name/Version
- Management Software Name/Version
- Replication Software Name/Version
- VVols MD5SUM

The VVols Download, leads you to the Partner page, where you can download the Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for VVols.

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