Ok, so I found a server for 25 bucks (rocks) I have the primary HDD on a SATA controller that's 2 channels. I have another SATA Controller that has 4 channels, Can I switch out these controllers without having to reinstall Server 2003?

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Are these SATA controllers on PCI or PCIe slots? If it was me, I'd put the new controller along side the 2 channel, get it fully installed in the OS then shut down and move the HD to the new controller.

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If you pre-load the driver for the new controller into Server 2003 it should work. At worst you'd just need to boot a pxe boot and insert the right files for the new card.

What kind of server is it?

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the OS is installed, It's a PCI, I doubt that this is PCIe i just want to swap out cards after the fact

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Probably not PCIe unless it is pretty new. How old is the board?

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

the server itself is from 99-01 era. its 1.4Ghz. the os is installed, I am just curious to know if I can swap out the SATA board with the new one

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