Cheap ESXi server

I need a cheap server to run some lab VMs.

What it will need to run

2008 server

Cisco ACS (Linux bundle)

Cisco WCS (can run on the 2008 server or on a Red Hat ES)

couple of XP machines

couple of win7/win8 machines

ubuntu machine

Cisco Prime Infrastructure (requires 8 gigs and 4 vcpus)  Will probably be off while the other stuff is running.

 

I'd like to do this fairly cheap.  The box won't have any load on them.  They'll just be for labbing to study for exams.

I wouldn't mind running a file server (NAS) if it doesn't confuse things and add too much more cost.

 

What do you guys recommend?

 

What are you looking to spend?  You could probably build a capable server using desktop class parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251269644666?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649  I ended up getting one of those.