VMware Lab in a Box Question
I am looking to put together a VM Lab in a box and I am not sure what the minimum ideal CPU to use.
I am looking at building this on a HP Proliant ML series of some comparable.
Here is a list of CPU's to choice from
Here are the Specs
-Configurable-HP ProLiant ML150 G6 Non-Hot Plug Server
HP ProLiant ML150 G6 Non-Hot Plug Server
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor E5504 (2.00GHz, 4M Cache, 80 Watts, 800MHz)
HP 24GB PC3-10600E 6x4GB 2Rank Memory
HP Embedded 4 Port SATA Controller
HP 2TB 3G SATA Non-Hot Plug 7,200rpm 3.5-inch MDL Hard Drive - 1-year warranty)
HP 16X Half-Height SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive
Embedded HP NC107i PCI-Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP 460W Factory Integrated Power Supply
Limited warranty includes 1 year parts, 1 year labor, 1-year on-site support
I am looking at building this on a HP Proliant ML series of some comparable.
Here is a list of CPU's to choice from
Here are the Specs
-Configurable-HP ProLiant ML150 G6 Non-Hot Plug Server
HP ProLiant ML150 G6 Non-Hot Plug Server
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor E5504 (2.00GHz, 4M Cache, 80 Watts, 800MHz)
HP 24GB PC3-10600E 6x4GB 2Rank Memory
HP Embedded 4 Port SATA Controller
HP 2TB 3G SATA Non-Hot Plug 7,200rpm 3.5-inch MDL Hard Drive - 1-year warranty)
HP 16X Half-Height SATA DVD-ROM Optical Drive
Embedded HP NC107i PCI-Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP 460W Factory Integrated Power Supply
Limited warranty includes 1 year parts, 1 year labor, 1-year on-site support
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I understand and you might get by with the slower drives. With 6 machines running at the same time, they are all using disk all the time (more so than CPU).
The issue for me is that, once done, if you are not happy (even in a lab), it is expensive to correct.
7200-rpm drives will work and if you are satisfied with that, then go ahead.
... Thinkpads_User
The issue for me is that, once done, if you are not happy (even in a lab), it is expensive to correct.
7200-rpm drives will work and if you are satisfied with that, then go ahead.
... Thinkpads_User
You may find you have better performance using SSD for small VMs.
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box? do you mean sandbox ?
I agree the fastest cpu will not really help vmware slices the vcores as it requires
I agree the fastest cpu will not really help vmware slices the vcores as it requires
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If the term sandbox mean all objects running on a single machine then yes.
I am looking to model or test various configurations and technologies.
We have a SAN that has 1 TB worth alotted of space to carve a LUN ? So I can focus on SDD for OS and 2TB of local storage.
I am looking to model or test various configurations and technologies.
We have a SAN that has 1 TB worth alotted of space to carve a LUN ? So I can focus on SDD for OS and 2TB of local storage.
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So just set it up with 120 GB or so for the primary drive and 2 TB for local storage
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Thanks all for your help. I think I have a good idea to what I should focus on.
I will post my final config prior to ordering.
I will post my final config prior to ordering.
Thank you. I was pleased to assist you with this. .... Thinkpads_User
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