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Can I install Windows 2008 Standard on a Dell Poweredge 600sc

The title pretty much sums it up. The only other additional question would be if it will handle R2 (64 bit) O/S. I have done a google search plenty of different ways and there doesn't seem to be much info out there so hopefully this will be 500 easy points for someone. Just cutious if there is (enough) driver support to get it installed.
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As per following URL, Dell Poweredge 600sc should work with Windows 2008 R2 edition:

http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz&releaseid=R260572&formatcnt=0&libid=0&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=382296

Expand "Compatibility" from the above URL.

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It supports all type of OS, please have a look to the below stuff,

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/win2008/WS08_R2/en/index.htm

Dell™ PowerEdge™ 600SC Systems

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe600sc/en/index.htm

PowerEdge 600SC Frequently Asked Questions
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/servers/f/1466/t/18191251.aspx

Technical Specifications

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe600sc/en/ug/1r234aa0.htm#1034878
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Wrong. The PowerEdge series supports R2, but his particular model does not. He doesn't have a 64-bit processor. How can you run a 64-bit OS? Impossible. That is not the correct answer.
Just go through the technical specification and see 64 bit slots, if its 32 bit then why they have provided four 64 bit slots in that 600SC model,

Expansion Bus
 
Bus type
 PCI
 
Expansion slots
 four 64-bit, 33-MHz slots and one 32-bit, 33-MHz slot
 
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe600sc/en/ug/1r234aa0.htm#1034878
I see where you are confused.

PCI slots are expansion slots used for stuff like sound cards, video cards, modem cards, network interface cards, etc.  The difference between a 32-bit PCI slot and 64-bit PCI slot is the way is keyed. Not only that but they also run at certain voltage and you can tell whether it is 3.3V or 5V depending on the way it is keyed. The link shows a great example of this.  The CPU on the other hand is seated on a whole different part of the mobo in a processor socket.

PCI: http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2004/03/01/sneak_preview/pcis.gif

(CPU): http://www.ixbt.com/cpu/intel/pentium4-2ghz/socket478.jpg
Thanks and thats really good of you.......... and sorry I did not read your reply where you explained everything....
I did not explained everything just provided the links to read....... But still don't you think the links which I provided got lots of explaination?

Regards,
Helly guys. Thanks for all the info. Just wanted to clarify that R2 is not completely necessary as my MAIN goal is just to move to Windows 2008 in general. 64 bit would just be a plus. Also, I downloaded and ran a tool (CPU-Z) and looked at the processor specs. It is a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 - Northwood. It does indeed appear to be a 32 bit only processor.

Check the specs HERE

FYI - the server is for personal use (was given to me by a client I do IT work for) so I am not going to spend a ton of money upgrading. It also has a relatively small chassis that fits nicely in a server closet at my home. Just looking to upgrade the existing O/S so I can tinker around with the new(er) group policies and some of the new(er) MS features.

Thanks again everyone.
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I wasn't necessarily looking for points ... just wanted to help clarify some of the topics in the discussion.  However, I thank you.

Good luck!
You clarified very well!!! You are welcome.