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akhtar_danish
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HDD speed for ESX

Hi,

I ahve a small query.

Can we run two ESX server in a 5400 rpm HDD using VMware worksatation 6.

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Syed Akhtar

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leewynne
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There is a whitepaper that demonstrates how to install esx within workstation, you'll have to google it though as I can't remember it!

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akhtar_danish
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Thanx Lee,

I exactly wanted to know that can we run 2 esx server in single 5400 rpm HDD or do i need to buy 7200 rpm HDD.

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Syed Akhtar

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jhanekom
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Can a cat swim? Smiley Happy Would it like doing so...?

I'm guessing you want to demonstrate VMotion on a Workstation installation. Take a look at this extensive discussion on the topic: http://communities.vmware.com/thread/86877

(edit: in case it wasn't clear: yes, if you can get it working on a 7200 rpm disk, it will work on a 5400 rpm disk. The only difference would be performance.)

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