Best OS for blade server with 24 Gb RAM
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM's Software/Hardware used: Dell Blade Server...
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| Nov 11 2009 2:55 PM GMT
Blade Server Installation, blade server advice, Dell Blade Server
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM's Software/Hardware used: Dell Blade Server...
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| Nov 11 2009 2:55 PM GMTBlade Server Installation, blade server advice, Dell Blade Server
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Blade server purchasing
As Anne Skamarock warns in her latest book, "A fully populated blade system may require more cooling and power than a fully loaded rack system." Have you recently investigated investing in a new blade system? Were you surprised by the price comparisons with rack systems? Did this influence your...
As Anne Skamarock warns in her latest book, "A fully populated blade system may require more cooling and power than a fully loaded rack system." Have you recently investigated investing in a new blade system? Were you surprised by the price comparisons with rack systems? Did this influence your...
Blade servers for a small business?
Anyone have any good advice or servers they have used in a small business environment. Looking at Dell, HP, Sun and maybe IBM. Not looking to break the bank. Any guidance is appreciated.
Anyone have any good advice or servers they have used in a small business environment. Looking at Dell, HP, Sun and maybe IBM. Not looking to break the bank. Any guidance is appreciated.
Headless Windows Server 2008 Install
I have a Sun Blade_Netra™ CP3220 Blade Server with only the BIOS on it. How can I load W_2008 Server on it and make it RUN normally please. Richie
I have a Sun Blade_Netra™ CP3220 Blade Server with only the BIOS on it. How can I load W_2008 Server on it and make it RUN normally please. Richie
DPM and IBM blade servers
I dont know abcd also regarding blade servers. Could anyone explain me what is IBM blade serverand chassis. Difference between DPM2 and IBM blade servers Thanks in Advance
I dont know abcd also regarding blade servers. Could anyone explain me what is IBM blade serverand chassis. Difference between DPM2 and IBM blade servers Thanks in Advance
HP Proliant Server ML 530 memory recommendations
have HP proliant server ML 530. Currently, the memory is 3GB(2X512KB and 2X1GB). I want to increase the memory. Anyone have any suggested options. Running windows server 2003 32 bit Thanks This is a user submitted question
have HP proliant server ML 530. Currently, the memory is 3GB(2X512KB and 2X1GB). I want to increase the memory. Anyone have any suggested options. Running windows server 2003 32 bit Thanks This is a user submitted question
Blade Servers
What is exactly is a blade server and how does it work? What are the advantages and characteristics of blade servers... how much do they cost???
What is exactly is a blade server and how does it work? What are the advantages and characteristics of blade servers... how much do they cost???
XenServer on Hitachi BladeSymphony 320
I have installed XenServer on a blade inside a Hitachi BladeSymphony 320. The issue i have is that it doesnt recognize the FC HBA Any suggestions
I have installed XenServer on a blade inside a Hitachi BladeSymphony 320. The issue i have is that it doesnt recognize the FC HBA Any suggestions
Cooling requirements for a data center with blade servers
We are planning a data center and was wondering if anyone could help with the amount of cooling we will need. We will have 100 blade servers in the data center along with other equipment We will have a raised floor as well.
We are planning a data center and was wondering if anyone could help with the amount of cooling we will need. We will have 100 blade servers in the data center along with other equipment We will have a raised floor as well.
Does virtualization apply to blade servers?
Are IT organizations virtualizing blade servers or do you need a more powerful server than Blade servers? Jim
Are IT organizations virtualizing blade servers or do you need a more powerful server than Blade servers? Jim
ESX 3.5 Networking on IBM BladeCenter E
I'm looking for suggestions on the best way to configure failover networking using 4 Cisco IGESM switches in the 4 bays. Currently, I have all 4 ports on each switch configured for GEC, but if a switch fails, there is no failover to one of the other switches. Switch1 is for Service Console, Switch2...
I'm looking for suggestions on the best way to configure failover networking using 4 Cisco IGESM switches in the 4 bays. Currently, I have all 4 ports on each switch configured for GEC, but if a switch fails, there is no failover to one of the other switches. Switch1 is for Service Console, Switch2...
Do all servers including blade servers have disk drives and are they all mirrored?
Do all servers have disk drives and are they all mirrored? Jim4522
Do all servers have disk drives and are they all mirrored? Jim4522
Your opinion needed on blade server setup for a small company
Hi! I'm the Sys Admin for a small (50 employees) company. We're currently running off of a couple of Dell 2850s, a 6600 for SQL and a few other various machines for web server, intranet, etc. We recently partnered with a new company. They are pushing me to setup a blade server (mostly because they...
Hi! I'm the Sys Admin for a small (50 employees) company. We're currently running off of a couple of Dell 2850s, a 6600 for SQL and a few other various machines for web server, intranet, etc. We recently partnered with a new company. They are pushing me to setup a blade server (mostly because they...
Frequent Shut down of Server HP DL 380 G5 server
I have an ISA Server 2003 running on a HP DL 380 G5 server. The server recently started shutting down in 2hours Intervals after prompting me that "The server will shut down in 30 miniutes". I have to all of the time go and restart the server. What do you think could be responsible for this...
I have an ISA Server 2003 running on a HP DL 380 G5 server. The server recently started shutting down in 2hours Intervals after prompting me that "The server will shut down in 30 miniutes". I have to all of the time go and restart the server. What do you think could be responsible for this...
Sharing One Server Blade between two servers
Is there a way one storage blade be shared among two blade servers in a sort of shared pool via a SAN or other means?
Is there a way one storage blade be shared among two blade servers in a sort of shared pool via a SAN or other means?
Which are better, blades or virtual servers?
The cost of blades seems higher and the highly proprietary nature of blades seems to make it much less attractive. So is it better to virtualize blades or rack mounted servers? How do they compare in terms of power, HVAC, floorspace, racks and software costs?
The cost of blades seems higher and the highly proprietary nature of blades seems to make it much less attractive. So is it better to virtualize blades or rack mounted servers? How do they compare in terms of power, HVAC, floorspace, racks and software costs?
Blade servers Do Sun and Fujitsu provide more than 2 disks in one blade?
Do Sun and Fujitsu provide more than 2 disks in one blade?
Do Sun and Fujitsu provide more than 2 disks in one blade?
how blades can benefit from virtualisation
I wat to know if more bales can be combined into one large serevr pool to accomodate for server resource expansions
I wat to know if more bales can be combined into one large serevr pool to accomodate for server resource expansions
Blade Server
I am in the process of updating our HW for Demo Kits. Currently I have 3 servers, which are old IBM towers. I am thinking since this equipment will be shipped all over the country I should look into purchasing a blade server. Demo kits are a pain especially when there is 3 servers and tons of...
I am in the process of updating our HW for Demo Kits. Currently I have 3 servers, which are old IBM towers. I am thinking since this equipment will be shipped all over the country I should look into purchasing a blade server. Demo kits are a pain especially when there is 3 servers and tons of...
