[BlueOnyx:13380] Re: Setting up a DELL 1850 PowerEdge !

[bob richards]

just the cd will be fine, that's all I've ever used on 1850's and 1950's

No, I have never burned a dvd or cd on a server. DVD does come in handy
occasionally if what you are installing comes on dvd. Most distros have a
cd and then download everything else they need.

you will need the drive and caddy it goes in.

I have never used a cd from dell and I've bought dozens used and new dell
servers over the years.


On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <gen at ercuk.com> wrote:

> **
> Many thanks Chris Gebhardt for your detailed reply, that all makes sense
> now.
>
> Well as I figured, I'd need to get some different kit...
> and webmaster mentioned his dell 1850's...
>
> And that got me looking, and I've just bought a DELL 1850 PowerEdge, off
> eBay.
> So some pointers on setting that up would be greatly appreciated !
>
> It should arrive early next week...
> However: It hasn't got a CD or DVD drive, so I'll need to obtain one.
> So which should I go for, CD or DVD (or even DVD RW) ?
> Is there a need for a DVD (or DVD RW) on a server ?
>
> There are several on ebay that seem to have different part numbers,
> and one prominent company has both CD & DVD drives complete with lead &
> caddy,
> so would I need anything else, and how do I make sure that I order the
> correct one ?
>
> A dell user guide I've found mentioned the Server Assistant CD,
> which it won't have either, so will I need one of those ?
>
> Many thanks, Mac
>
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