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January 25th, 2015 20:00
Using Dell T110 ii as a Server and a business computer to run Windows 7 Pro
Okay you all, I had this great idea to use the T110 ii as a Server for my office which consists of 5 other Optiplexes. Then I decided it would be wonderful to be able to use this computer to run Windows 7 Pro just like my other Optiplexes. I thought I could do it by simply having it run 2 separate harddrives and upgraded to Server 2012 R2. Well I ordered it, and now I have no idea how to have this computer run as a server (backing up to the cloud) and allow me to use it as a desktop. Any tips, ideas, guides would be appreciated. Thanks!!! Here's the hardware in addition to a monitor, a giga switch, and wireless keyboard/mouse:
| 1 | 225-0883 | PowerEdge T110 II Chassis with Cabled 3.5 Hard Drives | |
| 1 | 331-2391 | Shipping Material, PowerEdge T110 II |
| 1 | 319-1758 | 8GB Memory (1x8GB), 1600Mhz, Dual Ranked, Low Volt UDIMM (speed is CPU dependent) |
| 1 | 317-2022 | Memory for 1CPU Platform |
| 1 | 319-0201 | Intel Xeon E3-1220v2 3.10 GHz, 8M Cache, Turbo, Quad Core/4T (69W) |
| 1 | 330-5552 | PowerEdge T110 Heatsink |
| 1 | 341-4158 | HD Multi-Select |
| 1 | 342-0729 | PERC H200 Adapter RAID Controller |
| 1 | 331-2398 | H200 CBL, PowerEdge T110II for 3.5 Hard Drives |
| 1 | 618-BBDL | Windows Server 2012R2 Essentials Edition,Factory Installed, No Media,1VM |
| 1 | 313-7919 | Baseboard Management Controller |
| 1 | 313-9100 | 16X DVD-ROM,SATA, INTERNAL |
| 1 | 331-2399 | ODD Cable, PowerEdge T110II |
| 1 | 331-2505 | Electronic System Documentation and OpenManage DVD Kit |
| 1 | 331-2617 | Add-in SAS6iR or H200 (SAS/ SATA Controller), 2-6 Hard Drives - RAID 0 |
| 1 | 954-9880 | Basic Hardware Services: Business Hours (5X10) Next Business Day On Site Hardware Warranty Repair Initial Year |
| 1 | 931-5387 | Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus On Site Service Initial Year |
| 1 | 988-7347 | No Warranty beyond initial term |
| 1 | 994-4019 | Basic support covers SATA Hard Drive for 1 year only regardless of support duration on the system |
| 1 | 996-8029 | Declined recommended ProSupport service - Call your Dell Sales Rep if Upgrade Needed |
| 1 | 900-9997 | On-Site Installation Declined |
| 1 | 926-2979 | Proactive Maintenance Service Declined |
| 1 | 973-2426 | Declined Remote Consulting Service |
| 1 | 618-BBDT | Windows Server 2012R2 Essentials edition,Media Kit |
| 1 | 341-9247 | 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gbps 3.5in Cabled Hard Drive |
| 1 | 341-9247 | 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gbps 3.5in Cabled Hard Drive |
| 1 | 430-2008 | On Board network Adapter |
| 1 | 310-8509 | Power Cord, NEMA 5-15P to C13, 15 amp, wall plug, 10 feet / 3 meter |
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theflash1932
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January 25th, 2015 20:00
So, do you want to run this as a "desktop" or a "server"?! What do you imagine this server doing in its role as a "server"? What would you do with it as a "desktop"? Depending on your model of OptiPlex, it may be far less powerful as a desktop than your OptiPlex's.
dlhoang
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January 26th, 2015 04:00
Hi theflash1932,
I guess it would good for me to describe the situation. It is in a dental office where 5 of the other computers consist of 1 front desk and 4 in the treatment rooms. I was hoping to use this t110 ii as the server which would connect to a switch with the other computers to share information such as patient records and x-Rays etc. My plan is to also use the t110 and back up all my patient info to a cloud storage. However I wanted to also place the t110 in the consult room and be also be able to show patients their x-Rays etc when we propose a treatment plan to them. Im just not sure if it's possible to have the computer act as a server and a consult computer at the same time or how to even do it. Thanks for any insight you can give!
theflash1932
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January 26th, 2015 05:00
Well, you can't run both 2012 and Windows 7 like that. I mean, you could, but you would have to install Windows 7 on the T110II, then install 2012 as a virtual machine in VirtualBox or VMware Workstation. I wouldn't do that though. My opinion? You have a server - use it as a server. It can "mostly" be used LIKE a desktop with 2012 on it (it's just Windows underneath after all, but I would suggest you put the server in a closet and get another PC for your other consult room.