Re: Windows Home Server
You should be ok with 1 working drive. I like you have a HD that has the raw OS loaded and put away for safe keeping. I did not try ghost on it, but since it's a Linux file structure most any will work.
I have a Dell 175N here at the moment that Shane dropped off to see if I can get the Guardian OS on it. The insides apear to be identical to a 4400, will fully document the insides. After looking at the com port capture log, it apears the Guardian OS looks for a BIOS/Hardware id and fails. Dell did not sell this with GuardianOS option, just MS Server.
I tried a quick test with FreeNAS but did not have the Nic port specs. Then I will have to modify the XML config file so it will have a address so I can complete the setup. These 715 units may make a good FreeNAS box. Can be booded from the USB port. I'm not sure any of my usb sticks support the boot option, will have to test.
Any info you have on getting the FreeNAS to boot on the snap would be appriaceted.
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