1650 OS

Hi,

Dell has not tested nor validated the Windows XP Operating System on any of the PowerEdge Servers.

I do not believe you will have any problems - IF - there are proper drivers included in XP for all the hardware on the PowerEdge 1650.

There will be no drivers for XP available from Dell.

Hi, will the Pwredge 1650 work with Server 2003? Thanks, Matt

Hi Matt,

The PowerEdge 1650 is validated with the Windows Server 2003 Operating System.

The System BIOS, ESM Firmware and Perc (if installed) firmware must be upgraded to the latest version.

System BIOS, PowerEdge 1650, A11
FileName:  PE1650-BIOSA11.EXE [568 KB]
Release Date:  11/24/2003

Dell ESM Firmware, PowerEdge 1650, A36
FileName:  PE1650-ESMA36.exe [225 KB]
Release Date:  11/24/2003
http://support.dell.com/filelib/format.aspx?releaseid=R69023

Adaptec PERC3/Di, Firmware, English, PowerEdge 1650, v.2.7.2.3180, A05
FileName:  PE1650-272_3180.exe [1 MB]
Release Date:  7/9/2003
http://support.dell.com/FileLib/Format.aspx?ReleaseID=R63282

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Hi, Mark A

I have tried to install Windows XP on the poweredge SC1600 on the SCsi drive provided, it is not possible as it only support the Server OS.

I added the ide drive with the Windows XP OS, it works, but, there are no drivers for network and Scsi interface drivers, there are no drivers from the XP for such devices, I tried the Server assistant disc and get the necessary drivers.

Then I tried to install windows XP on the Scsi from the existing windows XP, during setup, the reply is some drivers are missing and cannot go further, any idea how to install XP on the Scsi (in my company, I see there is one working with windows 2000)?

Hi,

Dell has not tested or validated the Windows XP Operating System on any of the PowerEdge Servers. There are no drivers available for XP on the Dell website for servers.