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ML350 G4p
Hey all,
Before I reinvent the wheel, I have an old (but rock solid) HP ML350 G4p server that I'd like to use with a newer server OS.
Ideally I'd like 2012 R2, but I doubt that will work.
Does anyone know if Server 2008 R2 will work?
Is there any way to get either of these to work?
I've read that people have.. read that people had to change raid controllers, etc....
Any insights?
Before I reinvent the wheel, I have an old (but rock solid) HP ML350 G4p server that I'd like to use with a newer server OS.
Ideally I'd like 2012 R2, but I doubt that will work.
Does anyone know if Server 2008 R2 will work?
Is there any way to get either of these to work?
I've read that people have.. read that people had to change raid controllers, etc....
Any insights?
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If the WK12 drivers and BIOS doesn't exist, you could always run the O/S as a virtual machine with ESXi. In the grand scheme of things there probably won't be any significant performance hit, especially if you just run the one client O/S
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Cliff - I had also found HP's "guide" prior to your response, and as Gmbaxter suggested I just tried it. It installed and is running fine. Yes, I realize it is an old machine but not everyone can afford to go out and buy a new server when an older machine will handle the demands that are placed upon it.
So think about those two things before investing time and money in it.
I recommend you recycle it and get a new server to fit your objectives.
.... Thinkpads_User