Can I install linux has the host in a dell poweredge server (r710)?

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Published on 2013-10-25T20:32:17Z Indexed on 2013/10/25 21:57 UTC
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I might have a deal on dual six core poweredge server and I'm about to go test its performance but I'm wondering few things which I can't find answers for, and I can't test them before buying the machine.

I don't want vmware at all so can I just wipe it and install linux instead, or is it embedded in some parts I have no access to.
Will I still be able to update different firmwares (perc controllers, motherboard, etc) on this dell poweredge or does it require to have the vmware esxi installed as the host os.

And optionally.. is there any foreseeable problems in doing so?

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