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Dynateri
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Experiences using HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 v2 as ESXi server

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a ESXi 6 server for lab purposes.

I've read that there might be some performance and compability issues using the Smart Array B120i raid controller, any experiences?

I'm plan to use 4x1TB sata-drives in RAID10(maby one hot-spare aswell), and running the ESXi-os on SD-card.

I plan to run about 5 virtual Windows-servers.

Thanks

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brunofernandez1

you can check the HW compatibelity here:

VMware Compatibility Guide: System Search

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dskbldo
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Hi, I think the HCL will not fully answer your question.

As far as I know, the VMware doesn't nativelly sypport any onboard RAID controller. But now I discovered that there are some custom vendors ISO files of VMware Hypervisor with drivers to support these.

I also have plans to buy the same server you're planning. So I'm doing some research and I found this information about custom HP images of VMware. Follow a link:

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/servers/solutions.html?compURI=1499005#tab=TAB4

If I confirm that this server does work with this onboard controller, I'll let you know.

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