Will it support Windows Server 2012? The description only lists Windows 7
1956220
Yes, that's what I currently have it running with. However do NOT use the drivers that come in the box for the raid controller.
1956221
There's nothing OS-specific about the enclosure, anything with eSATA "port multiplier" support should work fine.
1924934
Randy, According to the Microsoft site, I have included the link for you reference, this server will support Hyper-V 2012. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134246.aspx
1983856
Yes you can load windows 7 on it no problem. Drivers are available from dell.com
619751
I use it with win7 so I'd say there is a very good change it'd work with server 2012
1337722
No, Windows Server 2012 will do all upon start, just follow the startup process and you don't have to do anything. Anyway, I have also put the card in machine with Server 2012 R2 Essentials, power on PC and just followed on screen process, didn't have to do anything until password request to log in to server and my HDD appeared and everything working as it should.
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I haven't tried Windows 7... but it is working great on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2008. I would have thought that 8.1 would have issues before Windows 7. I know that doesn't answer your question...just some additional information for troubleshooting. You may have just received a defective unit.
1173056
The box says it supports Win XP (SP1), Win Vista, Win 7 and Win 8. It also comes with a DVD. I have only used it on a platform with Win 7.
1348223
I believe it is Windows 7 compatible only. Tech Support may be able to offer some other information though
1326907
I've run this on a Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Server, it's fine. What's most important is that you have a USB or SATA port to plug this into. I found USB 3.0 to be flaky in Windows, so I've switched to SATA. That means it should run on nearly anything. I've even run it on my Mac.
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I have used it with the Windows Storage Server 2012 storage spaces feature with no issues, so I would assume you could.
603165
List of supported OS's from their website: Windows Server 2012, 2008 / Windows 8, 7, Vista / Linux Distributions / FreeBSD So if your Home server version is later than Win Vista, you should be fine.
986942
Not that I'm aware of - its more of a Windows issue though other manufacturers have rigged a workaround. Windows 8 and Server 2012 don't have the same limitation however and will work fine.
831336
Dear Friend, we are not sure whether the item support the Synology or not, we can only ensure it support Windows XP and Windows 7, thank you!
1062170
I would know the answer to that. I've had trouble getting it to support Windows 8.
2030461
I have not used it that way but I would think it would work with Windows Home Server 2003. If the operating system can see USB connected devices/drives. May be some latency issues if the drives are not accessed regularly.
1765375
I am sure It would work with Server 2012. I am using it on a ultrabook running windows 8.1 pro. But I cannot recommend this product as it is already malfunctioning. It has a loose connection and turns off and on with the slightest of movements. It also gets very hot. I will be buying a different within the next couple of weeks.
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I'm using Windows 7 64 bit. So it should. The best thing would be to to write to their support, just to be on the safe side.