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VMware ESXi 5 on i5/i7 for home lab
I have heard rumors that VMware ESXi 5 does work with Intel i5 and i7 processors. Can anyone confirm if it does run on i5/i7 or AMD CPU's? If it does work can you point me to either a bare bone system capable of handling 32GB-48GB of RAM that is on HAL for version 5? Can it work with iSCSI SAN set up using FreeNAS? Primary use will be to build computer networks for testing, let's say 6-10 servers.
Appreciate any help
Appreciate any help
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Here are some quick rough tests performed with Solaris Express 11 versus FreeNAS
http://andysworld.org.uk/2011/08/25/oracle-solaris-express-11-versus-freenas-quick-cifs-performance-tests/
http://andysworld.org.uk/2011/08/25/oracle-solaris-express-11-versus-freenas-quick-cifs-performance-tests/
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Of Course, you can install and use ESXi 4.1/ESXi 5.0 on VMware Workstation or VMware Player for FREE.
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hanccocka:
Yes I meant HCL, solaris Express or any other free or inexpensive solution can be set up.
Yes I meant HCL, solaris Express or any other free or inexpensive solution can be set up.
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hanccocka:
Thank you for your input I have more than enough info to get started.
Thank you for your input I have more than enough info to get started.
Check the VMware HCL (Hardware Compatability Lists) here
http://www.vmware.com/go/hcl
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
http://partnerweb.vmware.com/comp_guide2/search.php
These servers are designed and certified to work with ESXi 4.1 or ESXi 5.0, if you build one, you may experience issues.