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Hi guys! I'd like to set up a esxi 6 server for multiple purpose. Here's the thing, I am going to use a H97-HD3 for my motherboard and a E3-1270v3 as my CPU. Is that going to work? Since this CPU didn't have a build-in display so I have no idea it will work or not. I am going to use ESXi to setup a Xpenology(I want to use RDM too), Kali Linux and Windows for Home use and testing purpose. Thanks!

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Hi guys! I'd like to set up a esxi 6 server for multiple purpose. Here's the thing, I am going to use a H97-HD3 for my motherboard and a E3-1270v3 as my CPU. Is that going to work? Since this CPU didn't have a build-in display so I have no idea it will work or not. I am going to use ESXi to setup a Xpenology(I want to use RDM too), Kali Linux and Windows for Home use and testing purpose. Thanks!

CPU will work fine (http://www.gigabyte.com.au/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4954). As you installing ESXI, you will need to use a dedicated card for at least the initial install/configuration (until you get vSphere/SSH up and running).

 

if your installing esxi 6.0 you're going to have issue with the realtek Ethernet port on the motherboard. You will need to install the .VIB for it (if you do a google search you should be able to find it) before it will work, personally, I would get a $10-20 Intel NIC which is supported out of the box, and configure it to be the management network port (in case the realtek falls over next patch).

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Hi guys! I'd like to set up a esxi 6 server for multiple purpose. Here's the thing, I am going to use a H97-HD3 for my motherboard and a E3-1270v3 as my CPU. Is that going to work? Since this CPU didn't have a build-in display so I have no idea it will work or not. I am going to use ESXi to setup a Xpenology(I want to use RDM too), Kali Linux and Windows for Home use and testing purpose. Thanks!

 

Hey there tkgmomosheep,
 
The parts that you listed should work well. @Blake also gave you some good advice. 
Regarding the storage, I would suggest using drives that are designed for more extensive usage. I would also imagine that you would like some level of redundancy for your data. Configuring WD Red drives in a RAID array can be a pretty good solution for this. It only depends on what level of redundancy you need and how much usable storage space you require. :)
 
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Hi guys! I'd like to set up a esxi 6 server for multiple purpose.  I am going to use ESXi to setup a Xpenology(I want to use RDM too), Kali Linux and Windows for Home use and testing purpose. Thanks!

And you need 6 servers for that? Wow all of those vm's must use a lot of horsepower.

And like Blake said you are going to run into issues with the realtek nic and I recommend getting either a board with an Intel nic or pay a little more and get a server board from supermicro, then you dont have to buy a dedicated gpu and it will most certainly work with esxi.

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And you need 6 servers for that? Wow all of those vm's must use a lot of horsepower.

And like Blake said you are going to run into issues with the realtek nic and I recommend getting either a board with an Intel nic or pay a little more and get a server board from supermicro, then you dont have to buy a dedicated gpu and it will most certainly work with esxi.

ESXi 6.0, it is just the one server. It is also the free version form memory. The main version that seems to be deployed everywhere is 5.5 as it seems the most stable.

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Hey there tkgmomosheep,
 
The parts that you listed should work well. @Blake also gave you some good advice. 
Regarding the storage, I would suggest using drives that are designed for more extensive usage. I would also imagine that you would like some level of redundancy for your data. Configuring WD Red drives in a RAID array can be a pretty good solution for this. It only depends on what level of redundancy you need and how much usable storage space you require. :)
 
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I am thinking of getting a dedicated drive for running RAID array. However I want the drive have 128mb Cache which RED series drive don't have. :unsure:

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And you need 6 servers for that? Wow all of those vm's must use a lot of horsepower.

And like Blake said you are going to run into issues with the realtek nic and I recommend getting either a board with an Intel nic or pay a little more and get a server board from supermicro, then you dont have to buy a dedicated gpu and it will most certainly work with esxi.

I see. I want the board have more SATA port so I don't have to purchase RAID card. But it looks like RAID card is a better option anyway.

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I am thinking of getting a dedicated drive for running RAID array. However I want the drive have 128mb Cache which RED series drive don't have. :unsure:

 

You can check out WD Red Pro and WD Re which are also NAS/RAID-class drives. Their 5TB and 6TB versions have 128MB cache and are great drives for such usage. Here's some more info:
These drives are higher class with more advanced features, but are also more expensive. It's up to you to decide if you can fit them in your budget.
 
Let me know if you need some additional info. :)
 
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But now I am hesitating of install windows server 2012 R2 or VMware ESXi.

? please re-phrase that...

run vSphere,

Click new Virtual machine.

Click windows server (latest version available, don't think they have the R2 profile, but it will be fine choosing the 2012 preset).

upload ISO to datastore

make sure the iso is set to connect on power-on

continue as normal.

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