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Are there any GPU solutions compatible with the T430 that would be good for improving graphics performance on VMs running under ESXI?
The AMD FirePro S-line cards for virtualization servers seem to be the right solution but they're pricy.
As an alternative to a GPU for virtualization, I am open to considering installing a regular workstation grade GPU and doing hardware passthrough between the GPU and a specific VM. The T430 and other PowerEdge servers don't seem to have 2x3 PEG connectors for powering regular graphics cards so I wasn't sure if there's a solution for this path.
I would appreciate your input.
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Posted March 8th, 2016 09:00
The part number for the power cable which is 2X4 pin DRXPD. The part number for the card is 204R2.
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Posted March 8th, 2016 13:00
It looks like it uses one of the power connectors for the processor. If you have two CPUs that may be an issue.
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Posted March 8th, 2016 13:00
It is extra power for the processor.
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Posted March 7th, 2016 17:00
Hi,
There is no offical GPU support for the T430. Some cards that may work at the AMD W7000, Nvidia Grid K2 and K20.