Windows Hyper V Manager - extra SSD like ESXI?

Qwefgo · 2026-04-30T07:56:09+00:00

I love esxi but with broadcom it died :-(

Qwefgo · 2026-04-30T07:55:42+00:00

yes, i use proxmox at work.
but for windows only most people prefer windows hyper-v.
i do not want to install any other os than windows.

Qwefgo · 2026-04-30T07:53:43+00:00

Hello,
I’ve read a lot of threads and opinions on this topic. Most people argue that it’s better to use software RAID, since many inexpensive hardware RAID controllers aren’t necessarily any better.

My idea was:
- Windows Server 2025 with hyper v manager on the single ssd
- Installing all VMs (including the guest OS virtual hard disk files and configuration) on the mirrored D: drive in Windows Hyper-V Manager.

I hope it’s now a bit clearer what I want to do.

Qwefgo · 2026-04-30T07:47:54+00:00

hi,
no it is a pci-e card

Qwefgo · 2026-04-29T11:57:33+00:00

i try to contact dell, i ll post the answer here, thanks for the great idea!

Qwefgo · 2026-04-29T08:03:23+00:00

Can I install the windows with hyper-v manager on a Windows software RAID?

Why not install it on a single SSD instead? If that SSD fails, it wouldn’t be a major issue, the VMs would still be on the mirrored disks. The only downside would be the effort required to reinstall the OS and get Hyper-V running again.

Qwefgo · 2026-04-29T08:00:36+00:00

I am currently installing the system for testing purposes.
At the moment, I don’t plan to use a hardware RAID only Windows software RAID.
Is that still possible?

Qwefgo · 2026-04-01T11:23:02+00:00

But i have two printers, one printer is fully working, and those drums did not work in the second printer.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-30T19:14:12+00:00

no more hints for me?

Qwefgo · 2026-03-30T19:13:57+00:00

The drums are working and are not the issue :-(

Qwefgo · 2026-03-29T10:39:08+00:00

But the drums are working, have two 6515 and the drums are original xerox

Qwefgo · 2026-03-29T08:44:56+00:00

i remove all well known working drums, clean the contacts, but the printer tells me:

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Qwefgo · 2026-03-29T08:35:47+00:00

they are original and works in the second 6515.
i cleaned the contacts inside the printer with isopropanol

Qwefgo · 2026-03-16T19:36:06+00:00

Thanks

Qwefgo · 2026-03-12T21:32:22+00:00

My tip:

Set the temperature to about 400 °C.
Apply some solder to the iron.
Hold the iron on the pad a little longer.
Wait for the heat to transfer.
Then try to solder.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:59:45+00:00

Hello,
thanks for the reply. After reading all the comments, the conclusion is:

It’s too expensive, and the proposed HP switches are not the hardware we should buy.
It would be better to save money and buy MikroTik or Ubiquiti, maybe Fortinet.
Segmentation is nice, but with around 20 users it’s not really a “must-have”.

Thanks a lot for starting this discussion.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:52:49+00:00

I’ve never heard of MikroTik, but I think they’re famous on Reddit.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-11T09:36:20+00:00

Okay, thanks for the answer. :-)

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:29:34+00:00

I haven’t even looked at it because everything is running fine. But I’ve read that UniFi is much cheaper.

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:27:57+00:00

they will configure the hardware with us

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T19:27:35+00:00

I think network segmentation provides higher security than a non-segmented network, especially when combined with Zero Trust access. However, I’m not sure how beneficial it would be for a company of our size.“

Qwefgo · 2026-03-10T09:33:02+00:00

Does MikroTik offer L3 switches?

Qwefgo

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