Transfer a Windows Home Server o/s

I have a HP MediaSmart EX487 server whose power died.  It was running the Windows Home Server operating system.  Can I remove the system disk and Server data readers and install it on a custom PC pretty new, turn the PC into a server without damaging anything?  I have all the disks from HP, but do not specifically have a WHS disc.

HP MediaSmart Server EX487

Celeron 2.0 Ghz 64-bit processor

3.5 to disks (2 750 GB drives) and 2-1 to

Windows Home Server o/s works on 1 of the drives 750Go

New PC:

Intel Socket 1156

processor i3-530 2.93 GHz

8 GB of DDR3 memory

Gigabyte P55A-UD7 motherboard

6 SATA connectors

2 LG DVD R/W drives

Two monitors

Mouse and USB keyboard

Please transfer your inquiry to the most appropriate Windows Home Server SoftwareForum.  Thank you!

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