PowerEdge 750 and PowerVault 745N

[Samuelquick]

Hopefully this is posted in the right spot.
I was given a PowerEdge 750 1U Server (with a Server 2003 sticker).
I was also given a Power Vault 745N 1U Storage Server (with a 2003 storage server sticker).
I'm wondering what OS I could put on these.
These are i386, so only 32 bit systems will work.

 

[mi1ez]

I believe 2008r2 was x64 only but I'm not sure about 2008...

 

[mi1ez]

Yep, you should be able to get away with 2008 if it's got enough grunt.

 

[ronintexas]

Server memory is limited to 2GB RAM, so Windows Server 2003/2008 will both work...

You can also install Windows XP/Vista/7 on the machines, but drivers may be limited depending upon the configuration.

Given the limits of the hardware - you might also want to consider Ubuntu/Ubuntu Server for the install....

 

[CRITICALThinker]

From my experience with the 750, you will need an external dvd drive, as the internal is CD only, and a 32bit OS that can install with only 256MB of RAM active (unlike win7 pro 32bit). I am attempting to install Ubuntu 12.** long support edition ATM.