Cheap Network card for ESXi??

[gman00]

Hello,

I am installing ESXi to learn more about VMs, etc. My existing network (Netgear) is not supported. Can someone make a recommendation for a cheap SUPPORTED network card? Yes, I realize there is a hardware compatibility list, however the cards I have quickly checked are pretty expensive.

Thanks

GS

[nick_couchman · Accepted solution]

Check out http://www.vm-help.com - this site has a list of hardware others have found to work in ESX(i). Almost any card with an Intel chipset will be supported - e100 or e1000. You should be able to find a few of those around for not too much money. NewEgg has a few GigE ones for $20-$50. They may not yield the best performance, but they should work.

[cdecker]

I have had good results with:   EXPI9400PT - Intel PRO/1000 PT

It is about $75

I know it works with ESXi 5.0 / 5.1.

[Umbarak]

in fact any realtek 8110 would work

last realtek chipset too

you won t find cheaper

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 is a wonderfull MB you could use for example