Proxmox Server Hardware Requirements
Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) runs on 64-bit x86 hardware with Intel VT or AMD-V virtualization support. The minimum memory is 2 GB for the operating system and Proxmox VE services, plus memory allocated to each guest. Proxmox VE can use local storage such as direct-attached storage (DAS), a SAN or NAS, and shared or distributed storage such as Ceph. For a minimum setup, the platform needs a network interface and at least 32 GB of storage.
Key Specifications for a Proxmox Host
The virtualization flag is the first check. Intel 64 or AMD64 processors must expose Intel VT or AMD-V in firmware. The memory and storage figures set how many guests a host can run at the same time. Proxmox VE also supports native 64-bit ARM on specific NVIDIA platforms and other UEFI-based ARMv9-A or newer hardware, with support on those systems described as best-effort. Device-tree-only single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi are not supported.
| Requirement | Proxmox VE Minimum |
|---|---|
| CPU | 64-bit x86 with Intel VT or AMD-V |
| Memory | 2 GB for OS and Proxmox VE services, plus guest memory |
| Storage | At least 32 GB |
| Network | At least one network interface |
Use Cases
A small Proxmox host runs a few virtual machines or containers for home labs, branch offices, test environments and lightweight servers. Storage options such as NAS or shared storage let the host store guest disks outside the device itself.
Thinvent Aero Mini PCs for Proxmox
The Thinvent Aero Mini PC uses the Intel N100 processor with 4 cores, up to 3.4 GHz and 6 MB cache. It includes 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD, and it is supplied with a 12V 10A adapter. The Aero Mini PC is sold with Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Thinux Embedded Linux or Ubuntu Linux. Models with a Thinvent keyboard and mouse set are also available. Thinvent does not list Wi-Fi on these models. The Aero range is a fit for Proxmox VE hosts that need an Intel 64-bit processor, 16 GB RAM and a compact fan-free footprint.
