Virtualization Servers
Virtualization turns one physical server into dozens of independent workloads, but it also concentrates risk: a single hardware failure can take down every VM on the host. ICD configures virtualization hosts from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo with verified-compatible components — so your VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox cluster runs without hardware surprises.
A well-configured virtualization host needs three things in abundance: CPU cores, RAM, and network bandwidth. Storage can be local NVMe for vSAN/HCI deployments or external SAN via Fibre Channel or iSCSI.
The most common virtualization failures trace back to hardware incompatibility: a NIC that drops packets under load, a memory DIMM that causes intermittent PSOD, or a RAID controller with outdated firmware. ICD eliminates these risks with compatibility checks and OEM-genuine parts.
Recommended specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual Xeon Gold 5317 (24 cores) | Dual Xeon Gold 6448Y (64 cores) or AMD EPYC 9454P | Plan 2-4 vCPUs per VM; overcommit ratio of 3:1 is typical |
| RAM | 256 GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM | 512 GB – 1.5 TB DDR5-4800 RDIMM | Memory is the most common bottleneck in virtualization |
| Storage | 2x 960 GB SAS SSD RAID 1 or shared SAN | 6-8x 3.84 TB NVMe SSD for vSAN + BOSS-S2 for ESXi boot | vSAN requires min 1 cache + 1 capacity tier per disk group |
| Network | Dual 10GbE | 4x 25GbE SFP28 (vMotion, VM, vSAN, mgmt) | vMotion can saturate 10GbE during maintenance windows |
| RAID/Controller | Dell PERC H755 or HPE P408i | Dell HBA355i (vSAN) + BOSS-S2, or PERC H965i for RAID | vSAN requires HBA passthrough; VMFS uses RAID |
Recommended servers
Compatible parts
Why ICD?
VMware HCL Verified
Every component cross-checked against VMware HCL and vendor compatibility matrices before shipping
Bulk Memory Pricing
64 GB and 128 GB RDIMMs available to order for rapid cluster expansion
Virtualization Engineers
Engineers who understand vSAN disk groups, vMotion network design, and NUMA-aware VM placement
500,000+ Parts, 120 Brands
Shipped to Egypt, KSA, UAE, and worldwide with tracked express delivery
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VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox — hardware configured for your VM density and HA requirements.