smusan Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi all! I'm trying to find a solution where one pc would run two separate VMs one one graphics card. No luck. Is that even possible? Specs: Intel Xeon E5 2658-V4 32GB ECC RDIMM XFX RX480 8GB sketch: If it's possible, what should I take care when building a solution? P.S. sorry for my English, I know it's not the best Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment
DZMM Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 You can, but both VMs can't be running at the same time. Quote Link to comment
smusan Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Pity, I would need both to run... Anyway thanks for answer! Quote Link to comment
ratosaude Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have you figured a way to make this work? I don't know how to split each output for different VM's. I use it only for one VM. Quote Link to comment
JonathanM Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have you figured a way to make this work? I don't know how to split each output for different VM's. I use it only for one VM. Pass through the hardware to the primary VM, and run the second headless VM full screen in an RDP session on the second monitor. Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have you figured a way to make this work? I don't know how to split each output for different VM's. I use it only for one VM. Pass through the hardware to the primary VM, and run the second headless VM full screen in an RDP session on the second monitor. While that would work for display, it won't for input (i.e. keyboard / mouse)...right (or am I missing something)? Quote Link to comment
1812 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 it would use the same keyboard input as the vm once you click into the RDP area. Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 it would use the same keyboard input as the vm once you click into the RDP area. Yes I get that, but not both screens at once, you'd have to switch back and forth. Meaning you can't use both machines simultaneously. Quote Link to comment
1812 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 If you used usb/keyboard/mouse passthrough for the windows/rdp vm and opted for splashtop instead I believe you could. I don't know if RDP lets you use a usb keyboard/mouse to control the screen at the same time though... something for someone to try and report back. Quote Link to comment
aptalca Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Rdp takes over the machine so no simultaneous local and remote control but vnc allows that. I believe splashtop does too, but don't quote me on that. Another way to do that is (more convoluted), passing through the gpu to a VM, and running a VM within that VM through virtualbox or vmware, which could be put on the second screen. Two sets of mice and keyboards would be passed through to the first VM, which can dedicate one set to the second (not 100% sure the last part is possible with virtualbox) Quote Link to comment
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