CPU Upgrade to PIII550 possible ?

[Ayman Altounji]

Hi,

Is it possible to upgrade a Proliant 3000 PII333 to a PIII550 ?
If so, what do I need ? I ordered a Compaq PIII550 CPU for the Proliant 3000 (pn: C124779B21), but this kit only provided a PIII550 CPU and a voltage regulator. The Proliant 3000 expects a circuitboard with a voltage regulator and a CPU on it.
Any suggestions ?

Thanx
Florian

[Ayman Altounji]

I have looked up the serial number for the machine, in case you need it:
8835BX610661

Florian

[Ayman Altounji]

The Server you have does not support the 550Mhz Processor upgrade . It does not have the 100Mhz bus needed to support the processor and memory .

[Ayman Altounji]

Roger,

I assume the red COMPAQ logo indicates you work for compaq ?
Please have a look at:
http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliant3000/400-450-qa.html

It states:
Q: Is there any upgrade path for ProLiant 3000 6/300 and 6/333 customers? A: Yes. Existing ProLiant 3000 6/300 and 6/333 customers can upgrade to 100MHz GTL bus and SDRAM memory technologies by ordering the upgrade kit, their processor of choice (6/400 or 6/450) and the SDRAM memory. The part number for this upgrade kit is 179766-B21.

Therefore, with this upgrade kit I will get a 100 Mhz bus and it should also support a PIII550.

If I am mistaken, please respond
Thanx
Florian

[Ayman Altounji]

Please read the original post. While you are correct that there is an upgrade path for these older systems, the Compaq representitive was clearly pointing out the error the original poster made in their thinking.

As for the method that the poster was trying to use, the response from the Compaq rep was perfectly correct, if incomplete as to alternate configurations by way of [virually] complete system upgrades. For the cost of that upgrade, he [original poster] would be making a better investment by buying a newer machine.

Todd Hayward MCSE, Compaq ASE

[Ayman Altounji]

Ok,

So I offended Compaq personel. Does this mean I will NOT get a real answer ?
Or should I post a new question ? Or should I just buy another brand of server because I cannot upgrade my 2 single CPU PL3000's to 2 double CPU PL3000's ?
Please DO answer my question !

Regards
Florian