SuperMicro

Angelos_n · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:08

Hey everyone,

i just got my hands on 2 supermicro servers. from the picture it looks like there is no cd/dvd drive nor a place to put one. its got internal IDE connections. my question is how will i install server 2008 without a cd/dvd drive??

Angelos

Yamahahahahaha · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:25

Could do a network install, or USB CD/DVD drive.

K.C. Leblanc · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:38

Install it with the case open.

Banzai_Joe · 24 Nov 2008 at 16:44

Are they dedicated for proper server use? cos if it aint got enough room for a rom drive does the guts of it have enough gumf to work as a server?

dangerstat · 25 Nov 2008 at 14:36

I think all of the supermico 1U server cases I've used have had a slot for a slim line (laptop) optical drive (even if they dont come fitted). Are not expecting a full fight standard optical drive slot are you?

Banzai_Joe · 25 Nov 2008 at 14:41

But if its 1u then its 1u, a standard height of 44mm (approx). All my 1u servers have standard rom drives in them. So seeing as yours is the same height as mine (1u) and obviously the same width (19") then is your a lot shallower, hence the lack of space?

dave-lew99 · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:16

I don't think i've ever come across any 1U box which had a proper optical drive in it, certainly all the ones from dell/compaq/supermicro i've had were slimline/laptop style.

bigredshark · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:22

I've seen some real cheapo home build 1U boxes with a full size CD, no decent kit though...

Banzai_Joe · 25 Nov 2008 at 16:26

*runs to server cab to check*
Actually yes you're right, they do look like slimline drives, my bad!