Question Dell Poweredge w/win 10?

[Mario'06]

Hi, I was wondering of it was possible to install windows 10/8.1 on a Dell poweredge server PC, as I found a powerful but cheap one, thanks, also if needed, I will post the link to the ad

 

[jojesa]

Which PowerEdge model?

 

[kanewolf]

A dual socket motherboard requires Windows PRO (or better). The problem is finding drivers for the RAID controller and other "server" devices for Windows 10.

 

[Mario'06]

Hi, thank you both for responding, the model is a 2950 i believe, and thank you for telling me that i need pro, not home,

 

[USAFRet]

Hi, thank you both for responding, the model is a 2950 i believe, and thank you for telling me that i need pro, not home,

A 2950? I hope you have a dedicated soundproofed room for it.

What do you plan to use it for?
Just because it is a "server" does not mean it is good for all use cases.

 

[kanewolf]

There is a PERC5i driver for Windows 10 -- https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=k1jg6
You will have to slipstream it into your installer.

 

[Mario'06]

I know that it is not good for all uses, i was hoping to put a non-raid drive and download drivers to use as a cheap PC, as its Extremely cheap

 

[Mario'06]

Thank you for the driver
Please dont judge as im not well versed in this, what does "slipstream" mean as in a driver for windows?

 

[kanewolf]

Here is an article on creating a custom install image -- https://ndswanson.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/inject-drivers-to-windows-10-install-media/