Before you install the NSX Intelligence appliance, ensure that your environment meets the minimum supported system requirements for both the server host where you plan to install the appliance and the client where the VM visualizations are displayed.
NSX Intelligence Appliance Resource Requirements
The following table lists the available
NSX Intelligence appliance sizes and the VM resource required for each. The
NSX Intelligence Small VM appliance size is suitable for lab and proof-of-concept deployments, or small-scale production environment. The
NSX Intelligence Large VM appliance size is suitable for a production environment.
| Appliance Size | Memory | vCPU | Disk Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Intelligence Small | 64 GB | 16 | 2 TB |
| NSX Intelligence Large | 128 GB | 32 | 2 TB |
Note: Only one
NSX Intelligence appliance is supported per
NSX Manager cluster.
NSX Intelligence Web Client Memory, CPU, and Browser Requirements
For an optimal performance, your client system must have a minimum of two 1.4 GHz CPU cores and at least 16 GB of RAM.
The following table lists the Web browser versions supported for
NSX Intelligence. The minimum supported browser resolution is 1280 x 800 pixels.
| Browser | Windows 10 | Mac OS X 10.14, 10.13 | Ubuntu 18.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome 76 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firefox 68 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Edge 44 | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Note: There are known performance issues when using Microsoft Edge. See
NSX-T Data Center Release Notes for more details.
