Solidworks and virutalization

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Hello

We would like to set up an ESX to run a dozen SolidWorks on virtual desktops. What configuration do you think is necessary for the minimum prerequisites and for the maximum.

We would also like to run 4 or 5 more style VMs (WSUS, MySQL...). For the moment we would start with 8 SolidWorks (CAD, Composer and Simulation) and 1 revit.

For the moment we see:

- A Xeon Gold 6126 @2.6ghz (turbo 3.3/3.7ghz)

- 196 GB RAM

- Nvidia Tesla M10 (8 GPU)

The cost is quite high so we would like to have feedback from those who have already tried the experience, which works well and with cheaper resources :)

Thank you

Loïc

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Hello

I have the impression (if I understood correctly) that there is a kind of hiatus because the GPU must be in the individual workstation unless you work in the equivalent of the cloud mode.

I didn't understand that the current Solidworks licenses allow you to do this unless you use Dassault's cloud applications. Even when using PDM, the licenses and the CAD software itself remain on everyone's individual workstation and only the storage intelligence  is on the server.

It is possible that I have not understood anything at all, so it will be an opportunity for me to put my neurons back in order ;-)

In any case, your question is super interesting

Kind regards

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Hello

Indeed this is interesting. What is the purpose of this architecture?

Apparently the Tesla M10 has 4 cores and not eight.

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The licenses are floating and therefore allow them to be used on virtual desktops.

Our goal is to be able to use SolidWorks via RDP on entry-level machines (such as i3). In the end, this solution must be cheaper than 8 to 10 high-end laptops.

Indeed the Tesla M10 with 4Gpu but we would put 2 of them.

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So there!

my tong at the cat    ;-)

It's your SW dealer who has to answer because it's a case that they may see more often and they know where to get the info at Dassault.

Kind regards

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Hello

Have you seen this recommendation from Dassault and this discussion on the Nvidia forum ?

Try to respond to this discussion that seems similar to yours.

Keep us informed of the progress of your project.

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Hello

We went for an HP Prolian DL380 Gen10 with GOLD 6136 processor @3Ghz/3.7Ghz 12 cores, 128GB of RAM and a tesla M10, it costs us a nice 10000€ note but we are on recent hardware. That's without counting on the purchase of vSphere 6.5.

The advantage is that you can double the configuration if needed in 1 or 2 years for less than at present. We don't really know if it will work properly, will the Tesla M10 be able to support the needs of SolidWorks, we hope so because otherwise it will have to be much more expensive.

I will come back and tell you what it looks like when it is in place.

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Hello

Thank you for your feedback. ;-)
Tell us, for the rest...

Have a nice day.

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