RE: Debian on Compaq ProLiant 800 servers
I have installed linux on a Proliant 800 and 1850R. If you are not using a
smart array controller, then you should not need the smart start CD. I have
ecountered ethernet lockups using the on board tlan ethernet controller. I
use a good PCI ethernet such as Intel Eepro100. I have seen 20 1850s with
dual 450s run for a year straight. If your install hangs while probing for
keyboard and mouse, it is hanging on semi-existant USB hardware. Boot with
linux nousb to avoid the usb hangup.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Collins [mailto:bcollins@debian.org]
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:07 AM
To: Craig Ian Dewick
Cc: Debian Sparc
Subject: Re: Debian on Compaq ProLiant 800 servers
On Wed, May 19, 2004 at 07:24:54PM +1000, Craig Ian Dewick wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> APANA Sydney has obtained a Compaq Proliant 800 server with dual
> P2-450's which we want to use to replace our aging and
> increasingly-flaky P-100 system.
>
> We don't have access to the special CD which contains drivers for
> Compaq's custom ethernet hardware and are wondering if there are ways
> to work around that limitation?
>
> Are there any online FAQ's catering specifically for Debian on Compaq
> ProLiant servers available that we can use for reference?
You should probably try debian-user list. This list is for sparc/sparc64
CPU's.
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