Recent content by atl_libra

I dont think i will be doing much storage based stuff. I already have a synology ds1412+. Noise and heat really arent a factor. The T610 is the tower version. It's not the rack version.

Is there a better deal to be had with 250-300 bucks...for a lab?

Hello everyone. I am trying to put together a vmware lab. I have come across a Dell poweredge T610 for 250.00 bucks. I was wondering if it was a good deal. Has 6gb of memory, 2.93 x5570 with another socket to add one more, perc6i card, 3 or 4 (cant remember) 146gb sas 15k drives. I know...

@msimpson....I think you hit it on the head. That's what I was trying to ask...but didn't really know how to put it. Ok...i think you answered it. So once I make that dell system my ESXI server...then that will be it's sole purpose? I would then have to load up Vsphere on a separate client...

Hey everyone. I'm new here and have a few questions. I am currently putting together a CCNA lab for my studies. I am also planning to take a VCP class in August and hopefully get certified thereafter. I am looking at buying a used Dell PowerEdge C1100 72gb memory and throwing ESXi 5.1 on it...