[BlueOnyx:13381] Re: Setting up a DELL 1850 PowerEdge !

[Lew Berry]

I used a USB CD/DVD Drive with my 1950 PowerEdge with no problem.

It'd be a good idea to update the BIOS, RAID firmware, etc.. to latest before you start.

LB

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

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<mailto: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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