mini-ITX Socket 1150 Motherboard that is compatible with ESXi?

[Ice_Black]

Does anyone know which mini-ITX Socket 1150 Motherboard that is compatible with ESXi?

 

I need 6 sata ports as long it compatible with ESXi.

[garycase]

C226 boards with a Xeon should do the trick:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157466

[Ice_Black]

There is other one I have found: http://www.asus.com/Commercial_Servers_Workstations/P9DI/#overview

 

 

[Whatever]

While i don't have first hand experience with that motherboard, i would be cautious buying an Asus without being absolutely sure it will work with VT-d.

 

The horror stories are aplenty.

[garycase]

The AsRock board I suggested is what I'd use.

 

AsRock's specifications page for that motherboard specifically lists ESXi support.

This is also shown on Page 8 in the manual:  ftp://66.226.78.21/manual/E3C226D2I.pdf

 

In addition, it clearly shows that Vt-d support is included in the BIOS configuration.  See Page 40 in the manual.

 

 

[Ice_Black]

The AsRock board I suggested is what I'd use.

 

AsRock's specifications page for that motherboard specifically lists ESXi support.

This is also shown on Page 8 in the manual:  ftp://66.226.78.21/manual/E3C226D2I.pdf

 

In addition, it clearly shows that Vt-d support is included in the BIOS configuration.  See Page 40 in the manual.

 

Nice!

 

I am looking for 16GB Ram, which one will be compatible for ASRock E3C226D2I?

 

Amazon or Scan link would be helpful

[garycase]

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-10600-Unbuffered-240-Pin-CT2CP102472BD1339/dp/B006YG90RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384217526&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr3+ecc+unbuffered

[Ice_Black]

Thanks garycase.

 

I have built a new server, E3C226D2I motherboard with Intel i3-4130T CPU

 

I am trying to install ESXi and its freeze on the "Initializing IOV"...

 

I have contacted asrock support and waiting for reply..

 

I might made a mistake ordering  Intel i3-4130T CPU...

[garycase]

Yes, you made a mistake with the i3.  NONE of the Haswell i3's support Vt-d, which is necessary for ESXi.

 

As I noted in my original post, "... C226 boards with a Xeon should do the trick ..."

 

You should have bought an E3 series Xeon -- or at least an i5 with Vt-d support (the Xeon is a better choice).

 

Time to swap your CPU 

[garycase]

... by the way, if you're not sure about whether something will work, it's a good idea to ask BEFORE ordering it 

[Ice_Black]

Oh well Mistakes happen... I always thought ESXi can run without Vt-d if I am not using PCI sata controller, etc. 

 

I might order Intel CPU Xeon E3-1230 v3

 

According to http://www.servethehome.com/Server-detail/intel-xeon-e3-1230-v3-review-haswell-xeon-benchmarks/

 

Very good idle power consumption, only 21w

[garycase]

I might order Intel CPU Xeon E3-1230 v3

 

An excellent choice.

 

 

Very good idle power consumption, only 21w

 

ALL of the Haswell-based processors have very good power efficiency.  I've been very impressed with the power consumption on Haswell-based systems.

 

[bednarz]

Ice_Black, could you please provide your feedback about this motherboard and Esxi compatibility? Does passthrough work? I am thinking about similar setup. 

[CrashnBrn]

Bump, any update? How is esxi working out? Also I hear there are some fan issues with esxi, how loud is the box, if you are still using it?