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Minisforum MS-A2 Can it Run ESXi 9.0.0? Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 11 Ultimate #homelab

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

 

Minisforum MS-A2 Can it Run ESXi 9.0.0? Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 11 Ultimate #homelab

Can the Minisforum MS-A2 handle VMware’s latest ESXi 9.0.0?

In Part 11 of the Ultimate #homelab series, we put the MS-A2 to the test with the brand-new VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 9.0. From BIOS boot to creating a demo virtual machine, you’ll see the entire installation process and whether this mini PC can run the latest VMware tech.

What’s Inside This Video:

Installing ESXi 9.0.0 on the Minisforum MS-A2

BIOS boot & USB installer setup

First boot and installation walkthrough

Testing NVMe devices & enabling NVMe Memory Tiering

Creating and running a demo virtual machine

Connecting with the HTML Web Client and checking performance

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your homelab to vSphere 9.0, this is your step-by-step look at how it runs on a small but powerful platform.

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Minisforum MS-A2 Can it Run ESXi 8.0.3g ? Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 10 Ultimate #homelab

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

 

Can the powerful Minisforum MS-A2 run VMware vSphere 8.0?
In Part 10 of the Ultimate #homelab series, we put this compact beast to the test by installing VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 8.0.3g and seeing how it performs. From BIOS setup to creating a demo virtual machine, this episode covers the full journey.

What’s Inside This Video:

Installing ESXi 8.0.3g on the Minisforum MS-A2

BIOS configuration & USB boot with Ventoy

Full ESXi setup walkthrough

Creating & running a test VM

Enabling NVMe Memory Tiering with NVMe namespaces

Checking performance and confirming a successful install

If you’ve been wondering whether the MS-A2 can handle serious VMware workloads in a home lab, this is the episode to watch!

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