Im looking to learn more about servers, rather than build several different machines i figured i could use esxi and learn about that too.
the problem is that i dont really know too much about esxi or what it requires, i pretty much know nothing about it.
Ive built machines before so im a little familiar with hardware, i just want to make sure i get the right equipment
not sure on the motherboard or the processor needed. I want to run it in a mini itx box if possible and in raid 5 so i need a mobo with at least 4 sata ports and i figure the psu will be about 400 to 500w
the hard drives will be expensive i know, newegg has a deal on 2 tb wd reds for 100 so i plan on getting 3 of those
besides that i would like to spend the least amount on the other hardware, ive already selected the case and the ram, the psu will just be a gold certified psu
the main part i need help on is the mobo and processor unless im headed in the wrong direction
and can the raid be supported by the mobo or esxi or do i need a raid card?
thanks for the help
this is the hardware ive chosen so far
bitfenix mini itx case, white and black are sold out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811345020
8gb pny ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820178333
3 x wd red 2 tb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822236343
your help is appreciated.
anything else you think i should know about esxi is appreciated.
help?