When deploying an ESX proxy in a setup where SAN transport will be used, the ESX proxy is used only to mount the datastore and register the virtual machine. Data moves over SAN transport to a physical Virtual Server Agent or MediaAgent. Ensure that the following requirements are met:
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Dual Quad-Core processors
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16-32 GB RAM
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2 HBA ports dedicated to SAN connectivity
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Dedicated Network Adapter providing connectivity to the management network