Re: Windows XP Pro Compatiblity

From: Ken Blake, MVP (kblake_at_this.is.an.invalid.domain)
Date: 04/20/04


Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:19:04 -0700

In news:19f701c426f4$aa092be0$a601280a@phx.gbl,
Rachel Smith <rachel@columbia.edu> typed:

> I am looking to buy a new computer but am stuck buying a
> rack mounted 1U server because of the physical conditions
> of the area.
>
> Can anyone tell me if Windows XP is compatible with a Dell
> PowerEdge 750 Server. Here are the config details.

The configuration you describe is certainly compatible with XP.
But for the most accurate answer on compatibility, why not ask
Dell?

>
> I wanted an opinio from someone experienced with WinXP
> before I continue with the purchase.
>
> Please email replies to rachel@columbia.edu

Sorry, no. No E-mail support.

-- 
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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> PowerEdge 750: IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 processor, 2.8GHz, 1MB
> Cache, 800MHz FSB
> 750281 - [ 221-4037 ]
>
> Memory: 512MB DDR,400MHz, 2x265MB DIMMs
> 512M2D - [ 310-8800 ]
>
> Boot Hard Drives: 40GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
> 40GB - [ 340-9833 ]
>
> Floppy Drive Options: 3.5in 1.44MB Floppy Drive
> FD - [ 341-0110 ]
>
> Network Card: Dual Onboard NICs Only
> OBNICS - [ 430-8991 ]
>
> CD-ROM: CDRW/DVD Combo Drive, Internal
> CDRWDVD - [ 341-0048 ]
>
> Hard Drive Configuration: Onboard SATA, 1 Hard Drive
> Connected to Onboard SATA Controller
> MSATA1 - [ 340-9787 ]
>
> Chassis Configuration: 2-Post Rails for Non-Dell Rack
> 2POST - [ 310-8818 ]
>
> Hardware Support Services: 3Yr Parts + Onsite Labor (Next
> Business Day)


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