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Windows Server 2008 software on Dell 2850's and Dell 1850's servers
We have four Dell 2850’s and one Dell 1850 servers running Windows 2003 software. I want to upgrade these servers this year to Windows Server 2008. Will Windows server 2008 run on these servers? Or do I have to forklift these and buy all new hardware? (I hate to do that unless I absolutely have to. They are still in excellent functioning order.)
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Server 2008 runs perfectly on them. I have a mix of 2008 and 2008R2 on my 2850's running since late summer. The PERC 4e/Di (4e/Si on 1850) is native to 2008 (but not R2), so installation is a snap - you just need the video driver and OMSA (if you have a DRAC) after installation.
Keep in mind however, that they do not support hardware-assisted virtualization, so Hyper-V is not an option on these machines.
Keep in mind however, that they do not support hardware-assisted virtualization, so Hyper-V is not an option on these machines.
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Thank you. I am guessing there are drivers for the 1850's as well then?