Peter Nann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 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.
We have been using a Dell 6300 (quad Xeon) for 2 weeks and everything
worked ok. We also have a few Dell Precision (dual PII 400 MHz) and
everything work perfectly.
> 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???)
You should use kernel 2.0.36 or 2.1.118. With these kernels everything
should work correctly. If the 2300 has 64 PCI slots, make sure
These 2 are supported for sure:
Adaptec AIC-7880U (rev 1)
Adaptec AIC-7890/1 (rev 0).
> 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?
The 3com905 100bTX is supported. The intel is probably supported as
well (Intel EtherExpress (pro) are supported). Look at Donald Becker
web site for more infos:
http://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/linux/drivers
Claude
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