Deploy Dell PowerFlex v3.6.x

Prerequisites for adding an NVDIMM to an ESXi 6.7 system

Meet the following prerequisites before adding an NVDIMM to an ESXi 6.7 based PowerFlex system.

Before you begin adding an NVDIMM to an ESXi 6.7 based PowerFlex system, ensure the following:

• You are using VMware version 6.7 for the ESXi host and the vCenter server.
• The VM version of your SVM is version 14 or higher.
• The firmware of the NVDIMM is updated to the version supported by your server. For example, for compatible Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, use NVDIMM firmware version 9324 or higher.
• The ESXi host can detect the NVDIMM.
• You calculate required NVDIMM capacity, according to number of FG devices and their size.
• There is enough NVDIMM capacity on the ESXi host.
• The appropriate VMware licensing is required for persistent memory support; an Enterprise Plus license might be required. To check whether your license supports persistent memory, refer to VMware Compare vSphere Editions and Features.