2nd gfx card in a server?

The_KiD

The_KiD

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We have a piece of software that monitors all computers on our lan/wan and gives red, amber and green lights depending on their status.

I am moving this software on toa new server shortly but will be using the software for other purposes as well as the monitoring.

So what I would like to do is have the winow showing the network statuses on one screen and the normal programs on another screen.

Can you add a second graphics card in to a server ? or how would I do this?
 
I cant think of a reason why you shouldnt be able to. Now I'm not that familiar with servers, but I'm presuming that a basic function like graphics works the same as any other type of machine.

Probably the easiest option is to get a cheap graphics card that has two outputs on it, and replace the one you have in there already. Or if your current one has some sentimental value and you dont want to evict it from its current home, go with daz's suggestion and find a PCI graphics card.

PK!
 
misterPK said:
I cant think of a reason why you shouldnt be able to. Now I'm not that familiar with servers, but I'm presuming that a basic function like graphics works the same as any other type of machine.

Probably the easiest option is to get a cheap graphics card that has two outputs on it, and replace the one you have in there already. Or if your current one has some sentimental value and you dont want to evict it from its current home, go with daz's suggestion and find a PCI graphics card.

PK!
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As suggested here it would be easier just to get another with two outputs; you don't have to pay any extra for it and the standard ATI and Nvidia control panels will let you extend your desktop onto the additional display.
 
Is it a branded server? If so, what model is it? Is it some funky 1U machine? What OS does it run? Is video currently onboard or is it delivered through an expansion card?
 
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