Vmware EXS Server Build

[nukleuz]

looking to build a vmware server from scratch and thinking about the specs to use to build a mid range server

this is for a lab in my house so nothing to fancy

[lholling]

The simplest way is to get hardware that is on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) you can see it at

http://www.vmware.com/resources/techresources/1032

Leonard...

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[java_cat33]

Also check out this link

[nukleuz]

i just checked it and it has this poweredge T105 listed which i do have with 2TB space and 4gb of ram in it but says this as well

Manufacturer: Dell Type: Powerdedge T105 Optional Upgrades: |Raid 1 works with SAS6/iR Integrated SAS Controller Card.|

ESX Version: 3.5i Information:

The system also detect the hard drive with the on board controller

do i need an SAS controller card and what else?

i have sata drives as well

[Dave_Mishchenko]

Your post has been moved to the VI: ESX 3.5 forum.

Dave Mishchenko

VMware Communities User Moderator