Answers: 1. No you can not mix processors 2. You can order 2 new processors but you may want to check if they work with that server. Chances are the server was designed for 400Mhz processor. If you up the speed, you may need to buy additional hardware, like a system board. 3. You can mix the RAM. Compaq memory is expensive only because it is guaranteed for life. If the RAM dies they will replace it for free and request the old RAM. 4. SQL is processor intensive. Especially if running queries and reports. Focus on processor for performance. Your RAM will depend on what is running on the server. If you only have SQL running then your memory isn't as important as processor.
-----Original Message----- From: BY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 9:58 AM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: Adding 2 more processor on Compaq Proliant 5500R Dear all, Current Compaq Proliant 5500R hardware environment:- * 2 x Pentium II Xeon 400MHz Processor * 2 x 128Mb Compaq RAM * NT 4 Server To be upgraded to:- * 4 x Processor * 2 x 512Mb Kingston RAM as 3 times cheaper than Compaq RAM * SQL 2000 Server running on Windows 2000 operating system Please check if there will be any complications if I consider the following options:- 1. Can I order a 2 new x Pentium III processor mixing with the current 2 x Pentium II Xeon processor? or 2. Can I order a 2 new x Pentium II Xeon processor and install it only when my new SQL 2000 Server has become a production server half a year later. Would the process of adding these 2 new processor a smooth task? 3. Any complication issue to mix 2 x Compaq RAM & 2 x Kingston RAM 4. Do you know if SQL is a processor intensive application or a more RAM resourceful intensive application? If I have budget problem, which item would be more important? Thank you for your valuable inputs. Regards, BY ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
