"Hubbard, David" wrote: > know what you're getting into on the Dell boxes if you choose > to run linux. I've got a Dell PE2400 dual that runs linux > and you're going to be at the mercy of Dell and Adaptec on > when you upgrade your kernel because they have some sorry > proprietary drivers for their RAID controllers that are > tailored to a specific kernel version and redhat sub-revision. > If you can put up with that, then Redhat Linux/Qmail on a > Dell runs very fast, I'm happy with mine. But at the same Just for the record, it depends on the RAID controller that you purchase from Dell. The PERC 2/DC and 2/SC (Dual Channel and Single Channel) are just AMI MegaRAID controllers with open source drivers included in the standard kernels. The PERC 3/Si (and maybe the PERC 2/Si?) are the Adaptec RAIDPort controllers with closed-source drivers. You have to wait for Adaptec/Dell to release new precompiled modules that can only be used with specific kernels that Redhat releases. But, the PERC 3/Si is much cheaper than the 2/DC if you are on a budget, need RAID, and don't care about having the latest kernel. You can probably get a better DPT card for around the same price, though. (Note: Adaptec now owns DPT) I have a Dell 2450 with PERC 2/DC controller and 18GB mirrored disks running linux with Qmail. Compiled latest standard kernel with no problem, and the machine runs like a champ. Later ;) -- S. Clint Bullock Network Administrator University of Georgia Office of the Vice President for Research 626 Boyd GSRC Athens, GA 30602-7411 (706) 542-5936 (706) 542-5638 FAX
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