Choosing the hardware platform
An important decision to take when planning an ESXi deployment is the choice of the hardware platform of the server. ESXi doesn't support all the hardware available on the market (storage controllers, NICs, and so on) and has some restrictions that can prevent successful installation of the hypervisor.
Only tested and supported hardware ensures that your ESXi can be installed without any problem and can operate as expected. Before purchasing the hardware for your server, it is strongly recommended you verify whether the chosen hardware platform is supported by ESXi.
To check for hardware compatibility, you can refer to the VMware Compatibility Guide available at the URL https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility ...
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