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VMware version for HP DL580 G7

I am new to VMware, pls help me.I have three HP DL580 G7 ( CPU 4*2.0GHz Octo-core)  (32 Virtual CPUs/Cores) .64GB RAM.Want to Install VMware. having the  following questing

1)Which version should I use on this server  to support up to 32 Virtual CPUs ,64-bit  and 64GB RAM on Host ? any limitation for number of CPUs.

2) Any limitation for Client O/S about CPUs or Memory .

3) How many NIC it can support .

Want to install min 4 windows 2008 64bit servers as virtual machines.

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idle-jam
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1) for octo cores you will need either vsphere advance or vsphere enterprise plus 2) up to maximum 8vCPU or 255GB of RAM 3) maximum 4 virtual nic per VM. but the limit of number of VM create is very high. for your case i've seen a 580 supporting around 30-40 windows servers with no problem. a proper design is important.

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1) for octo cores you will need either vsphere advance or vsphere enterprise plus 2) up to maximum 8vCPU or 255GB of RAM 3) maximum 4 virtual nic per VM. but the limit of number of VM create is very high. for your case i've seen a 580 supporting around 30-40 windows servers with no problem. a proper design is important.

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Thank you for the information.

can you please refer me about licensing cost?

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mittim12
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I think you would get better pricing through your VMware rep but just for information here is a link to the VMware store with the prices of the vSphere editioins.

http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/vsphere_purchaseoptions.html