VT-d

[memphist0]

Just noticed with the K version of Ivy Bridge VT-d is disabled, Not sure why Intel did that. Anyway I was wondering for those of you that might have VT-d enabled processors is it worth it? The only VM software I use is Workstation 8.

 

[Tiporaro]

If you have a use for it, definitely. You either need vt-d or you don't imo - if you aren't going to use passthrough, then it's a nonfactor.

 

[Angry]

Havent needed it yet, I keep rolling back to Vmware workstation.
The 1366 rig in my sig supports Vt-d, but until it retires I cant use it for the server. That and the board has a bad DIMM slot anyway....needs to be RMA'ed.

 

[GushpinBob]

I don't think you can take advantage of VT-d with VMWare Workstation 8 (VT-x is required though).

 

[TCM]

If you're buying new and there's the slightest chance you might use VT-d someday, then go for it.

For desktops it's near useless--maybe if VT-d of GPUs catches on someday. Some people are having great success with AMD cards it seems: http://communities.vmware.com/message/2029837#2029837

 

[NetJunkie]

My hosts support it..The only time I've used it was for testing something and doing a course lab. Else I never use it.

 

[pitne]

If your going to do the best thing ever, aka an All In One solution, then yea you need it

 

[Rody]

workstation does not use vt-d anyway. I know ESXi does and so does cytrix'x version but I am unsure what other os's do.

 

[Tiporaro]

If your going to do the best thing ever, aka an All In One solution, then yea you need it

Haha, great take on it. Passthrough of an hba is really a fantastic use, and shouldn't be discounted. VGA passthrough is still buggy, but if you get it working has some nice upsides, not to mention is simply very neat.

 

[Angry]

I don't think you can take advantage of VT-d with VMWare Workstation 8 (VT-x is required though).

Thats basicly what I was saying, I keep using my VMs in Workstation instead ESXi...
...and none of my hardware supports VT-d, except the Rampage in my main system. Which I dont use ESXi or workstation on. The other two systems are for those. Mainly the server. The ESXi test bed has parts borrowed from it at the moment.

 

[holden j caufield]

hey guys I'm wondering what's the cheapest way to do this with nested virtual machines? Is the 1045t a better choice than a 2500? I need it to support vt-d, Thanks

 

[zeroARMY]

If you think VT-x and VT-d are similar features that can be compared to each other, then you really have no clue what the purpose and benefits of VT-d are.