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Restore Servers
Wait, quick question. Is this an image copy or will i be going thru an OS installation process. Thanks, Calvin -
Restore Servers
Hi Lawnboy, Thanx for the help. What OS does the pxe server need to be? Can it be a win2k3 box? Here is my goal. I have a few servers at my colo which is 2 hrs away. I need to be able to basically reformat and reinstall any OS remotely (CentOS 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and Win2k, Win2k3...etc)... -
Restore Servers
Update, I just ordered the Dell 2161ds KVM over IP. It was a steal on ebay for $699 new. I also picked up the 16 SIPs for $590. Total cost $1,289 plus shipping. It doesnt seem to have virtual media, but i might try the pxe boot option during boot. Anyone know how to pxe boot? Calvin -
Restore Servers
Hi, Thanx, but the KVM over IP that I have found that is capable of doing this is the ones that has Virtual Media. And they cost over $7,000. I am willing to spend up $1,500. But I dont see any others. Thanks, Calvin -
Restore Servers
Hi folks, I am running 5 Dell Poweredge 2650 servers w/builtin Remote Access Controller (era). Ive already setup the era. Id like to know if its possible to do an OS reinstall remotely. I would also like being able to choose which OS to remotely install. I plan on offering dedicated hosting to... -
Upgrade drive capacity
Hi All, Im new here. Im glad I found this forum. Alot of knowledgable people around here. I hope some of you can help me. Here are my server specs: Dell Poweredge 2650 servers - 2x2.8GHz Xeon CPU - Perc 3/di raid controller - 3x36gig scsi HD (raid 5) - 4gig memory - Running Windows 2000...
