DL 580 Deployment

[K Rich]

Greetings, I am wondering if Win XP can be used on a DL580 G2. Also is there a server designation in operating systems that specify the number of cpu's ?? My concern is not utilizing the total bandwith of the four cpu's in my unit. I am new to this platform and am teaching myself for an eventual rollout for my company. I also need to know how to integrate a HP fc storage array with this same platform. I have not been able to narrow down any concise info on the use and selection of the fc copper cable. I am interested in a "just a bunch of drives config initially. Tyia K Rich

[AnthonySN]

why do you want to install XP on such a good server,
below is the link for the supported OS
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/dl380g2-drivers-cert.html

[AnthonySN]

more OS support
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNameId=3288128〈=en&cc=us&taskId=135&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=316587

[AnthonySN]

extremelysorry
misread your query as dl380 g2 instead of dl580 g2

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/457973-0-0-0-121.html
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/dl580g2-drivers-cert.html