I think everyone is confused.

ESX is DATA, VM's are DATA, Servers are DATA, these devices DO NOT need graphics! Graphics is for YOUR benefit, you can record video, edit, stream video, copy / open graphics..without a video card.

It ONLY matters for a graphics card.. as a HUMAN so you can see the pretty little colors and see it on a big screen. Your DVR doesn't need a TV to operate.. YOU need to see it, because that's who its ultimately FOR!

Like I said, VM's are not designed for graphics, everything will STILL work fine. A VM doesn't need a graphic card to do ANY of this stuff, it will works, you just need record whatever is you are doing.. then once you are ready to VIEW said content.. THAT'S where you need a graphic card.

ARE we clear now!??!