User's Manual

Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions 49
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if I install a new operating system on my system that
already has an operating system?
A: If you already have an operating system on your system (that is, if you are
"repurposing" your system), and you use the SOI to install a different
operating system, the existing operating system will be removed and data will
be deleted from your system.
Q: Can I install Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 and VMware
®
ESX
Server™ operating systems?
A: Yes, you can. However, for operating systems such as Windows Server 2008
and VMware ESX Server, the native Graphical User Installation tool provided
by the operating system installation media is used.
Q: What happens if I disconnect the network connection while I am copying
the operating system image from a Server Message Block (SMB) share?
A: If you disconnect the network connection while the operating system
image is copying, an error message displays indicating that the network is
being disconnected. A Reboot button is also enabled. However, the operating
system installation process will not resume after you reconnect the network
cable.
Q: What happens if I use the SOI to configure
Redundant Array of
Independent Disks (RAID) controllers on my system that has virtual disks
configured on the controller?
A: If you have virtual disks configured on your controller and you use the SOI
to configure RAID controllers on your system, the existing virtual disks will be
deleted.
Q: Where will I get information about support for operating systems and
RAID controllers?
A: Some operating systems are not supported with some RAID controllers.
See the readme.text in the root folder for details.
Q: Where will I get information on support for storage controllers and
operating systems?
A: Depending on the storage controllers on your system, some operating
systems may not be supported. See readme.txt in the root folder or the online
help for details.