| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | 64-bit x86 processor with VT-x (Intel) or AMD-V (AMD). Must support LAHF/SAHF instructions. | | RAM | Minimum 4 GB (8+ GB recommended for multiple VMs). | | Disk | SATA, SAS, or SCSI hard disk (minimum 8 GB). USB/SD cards are supported for boot. | | NIC | Gigabit Ethernet. Critical: Must be on the VMware HCL. Common supported chips: Intel PRO/1000 (e1000e), Broadcom BCM57xx. Realtek NICs generally do NOT work. | | Storage Controller | SATA (AHCI mode), SAS, or Fibre Channel. LSI Logic SAS controllers are best supported. |
⭐⭐ (2/5) – Vintage software for legacy hardware only | Component | Requirement | | :--- |
If you are using specific hardware (like Dell PowerEdge servers), customized ISOs for this exact build are often easier to locate: | | Disk | SATA, SAS, or SCSI hard disk (minimum 8 GB)