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September 16th, 2003 12:00

Windows Storage Server 2003

Hi,

Our organization have a Dell PowerVault 755N .  It's currently running Windows Powered OS.

Question -- Is there an upgrade path from Windows Powered OS to WIndows Storage Server 2003 on a PV755N ?

Your help is appreciated.

 

  • mrmenard

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    Posted September 18th, 2003 13:00

  • 546

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    Posted November 20th, 2003 16:00

    That link unfortunately doesn't work anymore.
  • itrcb4

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    Posted November 20th, 2003 17:00

    There isn't a upgrade path.  Windows Server 2003 comes OEM only from new PowerVault NAS boxes.

  • 546

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    Posted November 20th, 2003 18:00

    That's unfortunate.  Anyone know of a third-party product that behaves like VSS from Windows 2003?  Is it possible to have another Windows 2003 server perform VSS on my 725?

  • Mistycat

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    Posted November 24th, 2003 08:00

    Question -- Is there an upgrade path from Windows Powered OS to WIndows Storage Server 2003 on a PV755N ?

    Has anyone got an answer to this yet or better still a part number for the upgrade kit as I have two new Power vault 775N that that have been waiting for this upgrade before I go live with them for two months now. It appears Dell is ship new 775N with MS Storage Works but not sell you the upgrade pack why

  • rthomp8363

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    Posted November 25th, 2003 23:00

    I think there is an upgrade kit, but would have to call Dell, but not sure it is free or not.
  • Mistycat

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    Posted December 8th, 2003 15:00

    After being given countless false promises by Dell reps that a MS Storage works upgrade will be available for the PowerVault 775N despite asking for it to be delivered with 2003 in the first place I can’t wait any longer. As the box is effectively a Power Edge 2650 what is to stop me installing Windows 2003 Enterprise server on the box?
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    Posted December 10th, 2003 18:00

    I suspect nothing - Please try it and let us know if it works :)
  • SeanF.

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    Posted December 16th, 2003 21:00

    Here is the link:

    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/pressoffice/en/2003/2003_09_10_chi_000?c=us&l=en&s=corp

    I think the main drawback to installing Windows 2003 Enterprise, is that you now would have to worry about cal's.  The "easy migration path to Windows Storage Server 2003" would be preferable in my case.

    My problem is that I can't get Dell to give it to me, tell me where I can get it or acknowledge that it exists.  Contacting my salesrep has not been helpful.

  • wisof

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    Posted December 17th, 2003 15:00

    lets say I was purchasing a new 725 PowerVault. . .could I get Windows 2003 Storage Server installed at the time of configuration. . .at the factory?