Thanks, not the prettiest box, but yes, I believe it will work well for my purposes. Also adding an Intel i350 Quad port 1G NIC.
Original Message:
Sent: 10-21-2025 17:04
From: TIM HENRIKSEN
Subject: EVE-NG server rec
The specs on that PC look pretty comparable to the machine I am running for my EVE-NG lab. I have been content with the performance Running 9 vJunos-routers, 2 vJunos switches, and a few vPCs.
One thing to consider, I have multiple NICs in my server allowing me the primary management interface, but I am also to create a network bridge that allows me to connect my lab to physical hardware. This is not my primary purpose for my EVE-NG lab, but the couple of times I've wanted it, it's made life way easier.
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TIM HENRIKSEN
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-21-2025 07:55
From: DALE CARPINETI
Subject: EVE-NG server rec
For sure. Of course you have your own things to attend to. Do you think this would work?
https://ebay.us/m/8tgH1A
Along with an Intel i350 Quad port 1G NIC.
Appx $600
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DALE CARPINETI
Original Message:
Sent: 10-21-2025 01:31
From: Hannu
Subject: EVE-NG server rec
I'm glad to hear my earlier notes were helpful! Just to clarify - I don't work for Juniper, and my time for hands-on support is quite limited alongside my own work.
I'm happy to share general guidance here in the forum when I can, but for technical troubleshooting or configuration assistance, I'd recommend reaching out through Juniper's (and other vendor) official support channels or your local partner.
Best regards,
Hannu
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Hannu Rokka
Senior Advisor (DataCom)
Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2025 07:25
From: DALE CARPINETI
Subject: EVE-NG server rec
Thank you very much! That's exactly what I've been looking for. Can I reach out to you directly if I have any questions on the install?
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DALE CARPINETI
Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2025 01:27
From: Hannu
Subject: EVE-NG server rec
Approximate minimum VM resources:
Device vCPU RAM
2× SSR Conductors 2 each 4–8 GB each
8× SSR Routers 1–2 each 2–4 GB each
2× Palo Alto VM 4 each 8–12 GB each
4× Cisco CSR1000v 2 each 4 GB each
Misc. hosts 2–4 total 4–8 GB total
Total: roughly 30–40 vCPUs and 60–90 GB RAM if everything runs at once.
You can get by with less if you start only part of the topology at a time.
Hardware recommendations (~$750)
Option A – Used workstation (Xeon, ECC RAM)
HP Z440/Z640, Dell Precision T5810/T7810, Lenovo P510, etc.
CPU: Xeon E5-1650 v3/v4 (6 cores @ 3.5 GHz) or dual E5-2680 v3 (12 cores/CPU).
RAM: 64 GB min, ideally 96–128 GB ECC DDR4.
Storage: 1 TB NVMe (PCIe adapter) + 1 TB SATA SSD.
NIC: Intel i350-T2/T4 (excellent EVE-NG driver support).
Cost: $600–800 total.
Option B – Consumer tower (Ryzen)
Ryzen 7 3700X/5700X (8 cores @ 4 GHz+).
64 GB DDR4 RAM (up to 128 GB if board allows).
1 TB NVMe + 1 TB SATA SSD.
Intel i350 NIC.
Cost: $650–850.
Use Ubuntu LTS + EVE-NG Community/Pro.
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Hannu Rokka
Senior Advisor (DataCom)