Upgrade Dell PowerEdge 1800
What is the best way to upgrade my dell 1800 server? The server is running windows server 2003 enterprise. The main cpu intensive processes are RMS on sql server(headquarters and 1 store database) and quickbooks.
Server hardware specs at bottom.
I am considering to buy a xeon quad core 2.93 ghz, socket 604 processor to replace the current single core 3.2 ghz processor in the system.
Current processor = This 3.2 ghz single core
Currently considering = This 2.93 ghz quad core
First, would the quad core processor fit in the same motherboard as the single core processor and would it be a "replace and continue" or would the os have to be reinstalled? (The sockets are both 604 but one says package is 2.1" x 2.1" and the other says 1.67" x 1.67")
Also, If I were to upgrade ram, it currently has 400mhz ddr2 2 x 1gb ram, would it be as easy just to put 800mhz ddr2 2 x 2gb ram. What should I lookout for?
System Summary
Service Tag: DK2ZVB1
System Type: PowerEdge 1800
Ship Date: 9/24/2006
Dell IBU: Americas
Quantity Parts # Part Description
1 6878T Cord, Power, 125VOLT, 10Feet, SJT..., Unshielded
2 X1562 Dual In-line Memory Module, 1G 400M, 128X72, 8, 240, 1RX4
1 DJ301 Kit, Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, 2BTN, Optical, Lead Free Black
1 CJ344 Keyboard, 104, Universal Serial Bus, United States, Entry, Nmb Black
1 PR265 Kit, Documentation/Compact Diskette, DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL..., V5.1, WORLD WIDE...
1 DC334 Hard Drive, 80G, S2, 7.2K, 8M Lead Free, SGT-TNKA
1 GJ554 Assembly, Cable, Serial Ata, 6 Video Resolution
1 Y5562 Assembly, Cable, SATA Power, 6DROP
3 DC334 Hard Drive, 80G, S2, 7.2K, 8M Lead Free, SGT-TNKA
1 GF186 Processor, 80546K, 3.2G, 2M, Xeon Irwindale, 800, R0
1 HJ161 Assembly, Tray, Motherboard Quanta, PE1800, V5
1 YD043 Assembly, COMPACT DISK READ WRITE/DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE COMBO..., 48X Half Height, Hitachi LG Data Storage, Black
1 XD084 Card, Controller, Serial ATA CERC-SATA-6CH
Server hardware specs at bottom.
I am considering to buy a xeon quad core 2.93 ghz, socket 604 processor to replace the current single core 3.2 ghz processor in the system.
Current processor = This 3.2 ghz single core
Currently considering = This 2.93 ghz quad core
First, would the quad core processor fit in the same motherboard as the single core processor and would it be a "replace and continue" or would the os have to be reinstalled? (The sockets are both 604 but one says package is 2.1" x 2.1" and the other says 1.67" x 1.67")
Also, If I were to upgrade ram, it currently has 400mhz ddr2 2 x 1gb ram, would it be as easy just to put 800mhz ddr2 2 x 2gb ram. What should I lookout for?
System Summary
Service Tag: DK2ZVB1
System Type: PowerEdge 1800
Ship Date: 9/24/2006
Dell IBU: Americas
Quantity Parts # Part Description
1 6878T Cord, Power, 125VOLT, 10Feet, SJT..., Unshielded
2 X1562 Dual In-line Memory Module, 1G 400M, 128X72, 8, 240, 1RX4
1 DJ301 Kit, Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, 2BTN, Optical, Lead Free Black
1 CJ344 Keyboard, 104, Universal Serial Bus, United States, Entry, Nmb Black
1 PR265 Kit, Documentation/Compact Diskette, DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL..., V5.1, WORLD WIDE...
1 DC334 Hard Drive, 80G, S2, 7.2K, 8M Lead Free, SGT-TNKA
1 GJ554 Assembly, Cable, Serial Ata, 6 Video Resolution
1 Y5562 Assembly, Cable, SATA Power, 6DROP
3 DC334 Hard Drive, 80G, S2, 7.2K, 8M Lead Free, SGT-TNKA
1 GF186 Processor, 80546K, 3.2G, 2M, Xeon Irwindale, 800, R0
1 HJ161 Assembly, Tray, Motherboard Quanta, PE1800, V5
1 YD043 Assembly, COMPACT DISK READ WRITE/DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE COMBO..., 48X Half Height, Hitachi LG Data Storage, Black
1 XD084 Card, Controller, Serial ATA CERC-SATA-6CH
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Or is 8G just your way of talking about old servers?
For most servers (except the latest, like R210, T710, etc.), the generation is in the name:
8G = 800, 1800, 1850, 2800, 2850, 6850, etc.
9G = 1950, 2950, 6900, etc.
First digit: size in U's (rack measurement, 1U = 1.75 inches),
Second digit: generation the server belongs to
Third digit: rack/tower/amd (0 = tower, 5 = rack, 7 = AMD)
Fourth digit: standard/blade (0 = standard, 5 = blade)
8G = 800, 1800, 1850, 2800, 2850, 6850, etc.
9G = 1950, 2950, 6900, etc.
First digit: size in U's (rack measurement, 1U = 1.75 inches),
Second digit: generation the server belongs to
Third digit: rack/tower/amd (0 = tower, 5 = rack, 7 = AMD)
Fourth digit: standard/blade (0 = standard, 5 = blade)
It is also a way of referring to a family of old servers that share features/compatability ... Dell is shipping 11G servers now. 9G servers support multi-core processors and processors that support VT, where no 8G servers did, 6G servers did not support 64-bit OS's or Virtual Media for the Remote Access hardware, 9G was the first to support SAS/SATA drive support (with the exception of the 6U systems and onboard SATA connections in 1800/8x0), etc.
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Thanks! This is very helpful!
You're welcome :)
ASKER
I'm just curios, where do you find what generation a server is? How can you find out this is a 8G?
I believe you and all, just wondering where the info can be taken out of.