Storage for Vmotion issues

Currently, I have two hosts running ESX 5.1 and is looking to add a third. I have VCenter Server is also installed. I don't have a VMotion configuration but want to plan for it. My two hosts currently have a SATA 2x1To in them running raid 1 + 0.

Research on the forums I think I know that I would need a separate storage with iSCSI or FC eith server for VMotion to work. Is this correct? I would not be able to use my storage on my hosts to store my VM?

I read on a few software solutions as the VSA unit, but I did not understand if it would allow me to use my SATA drives on my host. Any clarification would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello

You can also store your VM on NFS (we use only).

-one of the main requirements prior to 5.1 with VMotion was a shared storage (whether indeed iSCSI, NFS, or SAN) - it is now possible to local storage on a host vmotion to another storage room hosts - http://www.vmware.com/products/datacenter-virtualization/vsphere/vmotion.html

Instructions

http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2012/09/05/VMotion-enhancement-vSphere-5-1/

You can store your VM alternately on a local storage as well with no problems.

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