I presumed that the 'Compaq extensions' are well-done and indeed perform well. Am I right to infer from your comment that, the Linux versions are fully equivalent / adequate? ie, if managing W2K-Server, with some added tasks next.. proves either unfathomable (or unbearable):

A ProLiant + RAID array - can be wiped and resurrected, in a (say 'fairly routine' way?) via driver support as exists now? (Not by me, anytime soon - but by a local competent, I mean.)

{sigh} You guys earn yer $. This amateur 'knows' just enough to have generated a Gotcha List already, no doubt incomplete. Any major alterations will need a local pro.

Thanks for the hint,

A.