M.2 recommendation for esxi datastore

[K D]

I am building an esxi server with a Supermicro SYS-E200-9D system. To improve thermals, I'm replacing the stock heatsink with a slightly taller one and that means I cannot add a 2.5 drive.

I have a 128GB SM 961 that I can use in the m.2 slot. I need another m.2 atleast 256 GB that I can use in the pcie slot using an adapter.

I don't always have reliable internet when I travel and have trouble connecting to my home lab and the experience is not too great all the time when I do. So I'm building a small box that I can carry with me. It will be hosting a nested esxi setup that I will be using for VCP labs.

 

[Peanuthead]

Samsung 950 or 960 should be plenty. Have a stack sitting here. Good drives.

 

[K D]

That reminded me that I have a 512gb 960 pro in my desktop. I will swap it out for a different drive and use the 960 here. Thanks.