Windows server 2008

[Igman1969]

Hi,
I am trying to source server for home lab. Can Dell Power Edge 2600 4 GB, Processor Intel(R)Xeon(TM) CPU 2.40GHz.run HyperV?

Currently running Windows 2008 standard.

 

[kmcferrin]

That is going to depend on what model of Xeon CPU is in it. If the CPU has support for Intel-VT then you should be able to run Hyper-V. If the CPU does not then it will not install. You should be able to get into the BIOS and see if there is an option for Intel-VT (sometimes called hardware-assisted virtualization, or something similar).

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[kmcferrin]

Actually, I just remembered that you need a CPU that supports the XD bit as well (eXecute Diable).

I also just found some docs on the PE2600. It references NetBurst features (old Pentium 4 architecture) and DDR-2100. I don't recally any of the old NetBurst CPUs having virtualization support. To my recollection it didn't come around until Conroe/Woodcrest (also known as the "Core" series). Though I can't shake the notion that some of the old Pentium D CPUs (last of the NetBurst architecture) supported it, since you have a Xeon that's probably moot.

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CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+
MCTS:Windows 7
MCSE:Security 2003
MCITP:Server Administrator
MCITP:Enterprise Administrator
MCITP:Virtualization Administrator 2008 R2
Certified Quest vWorkspace Administrator

 

[Igman1969]

Thank you

 

[58sniper]

I don't believe VT support came into Dell servers until the x8xx series.



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