Proliant ML350p Gen8 suitable as workstation

[rebell21]

i cant get a used and refurbished ML350p Gen8 Server for a good price. I need a powerful machine for CAD and 3D printing and I'm currently running a z800 with two x5670. I need to upgrade and can buy a ML350p Gen8. We will install a Graphics card (Quadro K6000) and want to install Windows 7 or Windows 10.

Can Windows 7 / 10 be installed on a ML350p Gen8 ? What are the components of the HP Graphics card support kit ? Is it more than a power cable for a Quadro ? It is impossible to buy a HP Graphic card support kit  for the ML350.

[ShruthiSK · Accepted solution]

Hi there, 

Please find the answers to your queries: 

1. Can Windows 7 / 10 be installed on a ML350p Gen8 ?

A. No. Please find the Support matrix : http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/supportmatrix/windows.aspx#.W_uEduhLiM8

2. What are the components of the HP Graphics card support kit? Is it more than a power cable for a Quadro? 

A. The adapter you need is NVIDIA Quadro K6000 PCI-E Graphics Adapter [730874-B21].

Please find the link which will give this info : http://partsurfer.hpe.com/Search.aspx?SearchText=730874-B21

Regards,

Shruthi (HPE Employee)

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[rebell21]

Hi,

great thanks for the information. So will will refrain from buying the ML350p Gen8 and will go for the Z820

Thanks and best Regards