Which physical server is required for VMware ESXi?

ESXi is selective about hardware compatibility. Dedicated servers with Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC processors, hardware RAID cards, and listed in the VMware HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) should be preferred.

VMware offers a free license for ESXi Hypervisor, but this version has limitations on some enterprise features such as vCenter management and backup APIs.

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VMware ESXi Virtualization Solutions

Meet 2026's most powerful virtualization infrastructure. Use your hardware resources with maximum efficiency thanks to **VMware ESXi** (Type-1 Hypervisor) technology. As Eka Sunucu, we strengthen your infrastructure with our ESXi compatible **Physical Server (Dedicated)** rental services and expert technical support.

What is VMware ESXi and Why is it Important?

VMware ESXiis a (Bare-Metal) Type-1 Hypervisor built directly on physical server hardware. Unlike traditional virtualization software, it does not need an underlying operating system (such as Windows or Linux). In this way, it transfers hardware resources (CPU, RAM, Disk) to virtual machines (VM) directly and with minimum loss.

Presented by Eka Sunucu Physical Server (Dedicated) solutions are specifically optimized for ESXi architecture. Database servers and web hosting infrastructures that are critical for your business (see: Web Hosting) and you can safely run application servers in isolated virtual machines.

Did you know? ESXi takes up very little disk space, just 150MB. This reduces the attack surface and increases security. This technology VPS and VDS forms the basis of our services.

ESXi Architecture

Hardware Layer: CPU, RAM, NIC, Disk
ESXi Layer: VMkernel, Direct Drivers
Virtual Machines: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD

2026 Virtualization Trends and ESXi 8.x

2026 As of 2026 , the world of virtualization is intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI) and container technologies. As Eka Sunucu, we support the following modern features in our ESXi infrastructures:

AI and ML Workloads

Run Kubernetes clusters and AI workloads directly on ESXi with vSphere with Tanzu integration.

Zero Trust Security

Protect your data against ransomware with TPM 2.0 module support and encrypted VMs.

DPU Support

Increase performance by %30 by offloading network and storage operations from the CPU with support for Data Processing Units (DPU).

ESXi Compatible Physical Server Packages

%100 ESXi compatible dedicated servers with Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC processors for your virtualization projects.

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2.500 ₺ / Ay

Intel Xeon E5-2697v2 (12 Core)
64 GB DDR3 RAM
1 TB NVMe SSD
1 Gbit Line / Unlimited Traffic
ESXi 7.0 Free to Install
DDoS Protection

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Eka Pro Virtualization

MOST PREFERRED

4.750 ₺ / Ay

Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6140
128 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
2 x 1 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 1)
10 Gbit Uplink
ESXi 8.0 Free to Install
iDRAC/IPMI Access

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Eka Enterprise AI

12.000 ₺ / Ay

AMD EPYC 7543 (32 Core)
256 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
4 x 2 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 10)
10 Gbit Line / Redundant Power
ESXi 8.0 / vCenter Support
Priority Technical Support

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ESXi Management and SSH Commands Step by Step

We have prepared the following guide to facilitate ESXi management on the servers you rent from Eka Sunucu. For advanced management, you need to enable SSH (Secure Shell) access. SSH allows you to access your server from the command line and perform operations that cannot be done in the interface.

1. Activating ESXi SSH Service

Log in to the ESXi web interface (Host Client). Manage > Services Go to the menu and TSM-SSH Move the service to "Start" position.

2. Basic SSH Commands (CLI)

In the code block below, we have compiled the commands most frequently used by server administrators. These commands are for network management, disk operations and VM management.

root@esxi:~ (SSH Terminal)

                # 1. Checking ESXi version and build number
                vmware -v
                
                # 2. Get a list of running virtual machines (with World ID)
                esxcli vm process list
                
                # 3. Force shutting down (Kill) a frozen virtual machine
                # Find the World ID with the above command. Ex: 12345
                esxcli vm process kill --type=force --world-id=12345
                
                # 4. List network interfaces (vmnic) and see their status
                esxcli network nic list
                
                # 5. Turning Maintenance Mode on/off
                esxcli system maintenanceMode set --enable=true
                esxcli system maintenanceMode set --enable=false
                
                # 6. Listing storage (Datastore) areas
                df -h
                
                # 7. Restarting the Management Network
                # Caution: Your SSH connection may be lost!
                services.sh restart
            

3. Defining IP Block on ESXi (Networking)

vSwitch configuration is required to use the additional IP addresses (Subnet) you receive from Eka Sunucu. For detailed information Our Knowledge Base You can visit. The basic logic is as follows:

via vSphere Client networking Go to the tab.
vSwitch0 Enter its properties.
Promiscuous Mode, MAC Address Changes and Forged Transmits options Accept Mark as (Required for some special network configurations).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions from our customers about ESXi virtualization.

Is there a fee for ESXi license? Is there a trial version?

VMware offers a 60 day full-featured trial period for ESXi. There is also a free license called "vSphere Hypervisor", but this license restricts features such as vCenter management and backup APIs. It is recommended to purchase a license for professional use.

Can you install ESXi on the server I bought from Eka Sunucu?

Yes, you can choose VMware ESXi 7.0 or 8.0 as the operating system option in your dedicated server orders. Our technical team will complete the installation and give you the root passwords.

Can Windows and Linux run on ESXi at the same time?

Absolutely. This is the biggest advantage of ESXi. You can run different operating systems such as Windows Server 2022, Ubuntu 24.04, CentOS, AlmaLinux simultaneously on the same physical server as completely isolated virtual machines.

Should I choose SSD or HDD for datastore?

Disk speed is critical for the performance (I/O) of virtual machines. A must for operating systems and databases NVMe SSD We recommend that you use . High capacity SATA HDDs can be used for backup and archiving.

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