A system is to be built to host a virtual lab.
I am looking at different CPUs available from Intel and AMD, and the list is quite big and confusing. So looking for some guidance.
The system will run VMware ESX/i and various OS on top of it. The main purpose of the system is to test various deployment scenarios of OS and applications.
What i have in mind:
CPU: Between 2-3 GHz, 64bit, full virtualization support, 32GB RAM support, reduced power consumption.
M/B: 64bit, full virtualization support, integrated graphics, 32GB RAM support, multiple nic built-in(atleast 2), support for atleast 6HDD,reduced power consumption, ilo/remote mgmt facility
I am not looking for anything fancy. Need to keep the cost as low as possible.
What will you guys suggest for the cpu/mobo/ram config. Also smps that can support the load easily, and wastes less power.
Thanks
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