On Wed, 18 Nov 1998, Peter Nann wrote:
>
> We are about to make our first foray into linux SMP, and we are looking at
> the Dell PowerEdge 2300 server line (Dual PII, 100MHz bus).
>
> The SMP FAQ is (understandably) not perfectly up to date with new PC
> releases, so although the 2200 is mentioned, I was wondering if I should
> worry about any problems with the newer 2300.
>
> Apparently, SCSI support is integrated with BOTH Adaptec "AIC-7890
> Ultra-2/LVD SCSI" AND "AIC-7860 Ultra/Narrow SCSI-3". Will these be OK for
> Linux? (Or should that question go to the Kernel list???)
>
> Also, there is a choice of 100Mbit NICs between "Intel Pro 100B" and "3Com
> 3C905". Any preferences between them for linux support, SMP behaviour, or
> just general behaviour?
>
> Thanks very much in advance.
The Intel NIC works. The 3com driver had problems at one time, no idea
whether they are fixed or not (all are supported by Donald Becker,
however, so I assume he has been busy on the 3com driver problem and
SMP). I run an intel in my quad-P6, and have been busy copying 4 gigs
at a time with ftp and nfs, with no problems of any kind...
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