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 Post subject: WHS 2011 and Workstation
PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:57 am 
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There seems to be a lot of posts and articles about WHS 2011 running on a MediaSmart server. What about WHS 2011 running on a Workstation computer. A regular desktop computer. Grant it, the workstation computer has to meet the hardware requirements of WHS 2011. I know you can install WHS 2011 on a workstation computer.

1. What is the benefit of using a MediaSmart server VS. a workstation computer to run WHS 2011?

2. Is there a big difference in power consumption between a workstation and a MediaSmart server?

Just curious to know.


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Same benefits as running WHS v1: small size, quiet, low power, drive trays. People are using them because they have the hardware. The power consumption difference will be determined by processor and number of drives and accessories. You can build a low power home-built server.

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