32bit server, virtualisation PAE memory question

Lanz · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:32

I got an old server here, its a Quad Xeon MP 2.7ghz and I have a stack of memory for it. Unfortunately this Xeon isn't 64bit.

At the moment its running Win2003 with MS Virtual Server 2005 R2, it has a couple of test server hosted on it, but nothing special.

I want to evaluate something better, like VMware but I'm curious if I can install 16GB of memory and access it using PAE so I can maybe have 4 hosts each with 4GB or memory?

I would ideally like to install Win2008 Hyper-V but I understand its only 64bit, is that correct?

I have quit a few of these old Quad Xeon servers, but I'm struggling to find a use for them...

Skidilliplop · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:38

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283037 this link would suggest it would work for at least 8GB. Whether it works for 16GB I'd imagine it might. Proof of pudding lies in eating. If you have spare machines, install one with 16GB stick the /PAE in the boot.ini and see what happens.

Burnsy2023 · 8 Apr 2009 at 14:20

How much RAM do the motherboards support?

Lanz · 8 Apr 2009 at 15:18

I would imagine 32GB, as they have 8 slots.

Dunks · 8 Apr 2009 at 15:42

Lanz said:
I have quit a few of these old Quad Xeon servers, but I'm struggling to find a use for them...

I wouldn't mind them but I think Burnsy deserves them more.

Burnsy2023 · 8 Apr 2009 at 15:54

Dunks · 8 Apr 2009 at 21:20

Burnsy2023 said:

Abuse!