For a searchable list of hardware platforms, refer to VMware Compatibility Guide. The platform must support at least 2 Ethernet interfaces.

ESXi Hardware Requirements.

VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix for current supported VMware software.

Latest VMware vSphere software. See VMware Features.

VMware vSphere desktop client software. vCenter is supported but not required unless using vSphere web client.

VMware compatible hardware platform.

Intel-based CPUs from the Xeon family with 2 GHz clock speed or better. 2.4 GHz recommended.

The RAM size must satisfy the ESXi requirements in addition to the specific RAM requirements of the virtual machines deployed. The profiling section lists the requirements for IP Office virtual machines. 6 GB and higher is recommended.

2 Ethernet interfaces (more recommended if using vMotion)

Refer to the Default virtual machine section to assess the total requirements for the IP Office virtual machines.

Add in the requirements for any other virtual machines.

Add in the underlying requirements for the virtual server software itself.

Note the minimum requirements above.

Note the requirements for vMotion. See vMotion requirements.

Assess the compatibility of potential server platforms using the VMware site.