Hi Experts,
Now that VMWare ESXi is free for alll, I'd like to implement it at home. Naturally I don't want to buy an expensive server (i.e. one that is on the HCL list). So the only other option remaining is to roll it myself with off the shelf components. Which brings me to the question of the day: what components which meet the following list of requirements are most compatible with VMWare ESXi? Basically I'm looking for links to a motherboard , processor and RAM which will work with VMWare ESXi without modification (i.e. have to purchase an additional SATA controller card).
Requirements:
- 4GB of RAM
- AMD dual core 64 bit processor
- A working CDROM/DVDROM bus (aka a working IDE bus)
- 4 or more SATA ports
- A working ethernet port
I found this:
http://www.vm-help.com/esx/esx3.5/Whiteboxes_SATA_Controllers_for_ESX_3.5_3i.htmlist of components, but I'd like to know which one (if any on that list) fits my requirements best.
Personal experiences are also very welcome!
Thanks!
-Max
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