Installing Red Hat Linux on Compaq ProLiant ServersThe Compaq ProLiant Linux TeamJuly 17, 2001 Version 0.2 This guide was designed to facilitate the installation of Red Hat Linux on Compaq ProLiant Servers. Notice ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, NetFlex, NonStop, ProLiant, ROMPaq, and SmartStart are registered United States Patent and Trademark Office. Alpha, AlphaServer, AlphaStation, ProSignia, and SoftPaq are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Netelligent is a trademark and/or service mark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium, Xeon, Pentium II Xeon, and Pentium III Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. SCO, UnixWare, OpenServer 5, and UnixWare 7 are registered trademarks of the Santa Cruz Operation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test is not a determination or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements. Installing and Running Red Hat Linux on Compaq ProLiant
Servers How-To Document Number 15AD-0701A-WWEN Second Edition (July 17, 2001) Version 0.2 1.0 Introduction. 1 Network Interface Controllers (NICs)3 2.1 The Compaq System Partition. 6 Problem: No storage controller is recognized. 16 Problem: Linux hangs during boot when starting networking. 16 Problem: LILO or Linux hangs during boot16 Problem: Linux does not report the correct amount of system memory. 18 1.0 IntroductionCompaq ProLiant servers provide an excellent platform for Linux. These machines are engineered from the ground up to provide performance, reliability, and scalability using industry-standard components. This guide provides additional details for the installation of Linux on Compaq ProLiant servers. Compaq recognizes that there are many distributions of Linux available today and this guide is geared toward Red Hat. 1.1 Installation OverviewFollowing are the general steps you will perform to install a Linux distribution on your server:
3. Insert the operating system CD-ROM and remove the OS CD-ROM when prompted.
6. Select the installation packages. 7. Set up the network.
NOTE: LILO is the most used Linux Loader; it uses
BIOS calls to load the Linux kernel off the disk (IDE drive or floppy disk).
The Linux kernel must be located where it can be accessed easily by the BIOS. You can specify the master boot record ( 9. Verify the installation.
1.2 Compaq HardwareCompaq supports both Intel and Alpha based platforms for Linux. For the purposes of this “How To” the focus will be on the Compaq ProLiant platforms. The current list of supported Intel based servers is shown below. If your Compaq server is not listed here, you will still be able to benefit from the information contained in this guide.
For more details on tested and certified Compaq servers, visit: http://www.compaq.com/linux.
Compaq ServersThe following table represents the Compaq ProLiant servers this guide primarily targets. All servers listed below are base models and do not include any additional options. Base model descriptions can be found at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux or http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/cert-arc.html for older system support and distributions. If the Compaq server is not listed within this document, please check our archive records located at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/archive-howto.html.
Before beginning installation refer to Table 1 for Compaq ProLiant server specifications and any additional installation notes.
Table 1. Compaq ProLiant Server Specifications
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Table 1. Compaq ProLiant Server Specifications
RBSU is a utility that allows users to easily configure Compaq ProLiant servers. RBSU is loaded by pressing F9 when prompted at POST. This utility provides similar functionality to the system configuration utility. For example, it allows a user to set the date and time, boot controller order; hardware interrupts, and advanced system settings. The first time you power up the server, the system will prompt you to enter RBSU, select an operating system, and select a language. Default configuration settings are made at this time and can be changed later.
NOTE: If you are using a RBSU system, you may remove the system partition and use the Automatic Partitioning. Otherwise, leave the system partition alone. Compaq Storage ControllersThe Wide Ultra2 SCSI and Wide Ultra2 SCSI-3 Controller series are based on Symbios Logic (LSI Logic) chips, while the Wide-Ultra3 SCSI controllers are based on Adaptec technology. The Linux 2.4.x kernel and 2.2.x kernel support these controllers and include driver support for the Compaq Smart Array Controller family, the Compaq 64-Bit/66 MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter, and the Compaq Smart Array 5300. Compaq storage drivers and a Fibre Channel Host Adapter patch are available on our Open Source web page at http://www.opensource.compaq.com. Network Interface Controllers (NICs)Current models of Compaq servers ship with one or more Compaq NC 31xx NICs that are based on the Intel 8255x chipset. The first default driver available for these chipsets was the eepro100 driver provided by SCYLD; however, the current and preferred driver for use with the Compaq NC31xx controllers is the Compaq certified Intel e100 driver which is available for download from the Compaq website at the following address: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/2882.html.
NOTE: Using the default installation will not necessarily supply the Compaq NIC driver; it must be made after the installation is complete. Compaq Gigabit Network controllers currently use the e1000 from Intel available at http://support.intel.com/support/network/adapter/1000/index.htm. Older model Compaq servers with NetFlex-3 NICs are based on the Texas Instruments ThunderLAN (or TLAN) chipset, which uses the TLAN driver and is available at http://opensource.compaq.com/sourceforge/project/?group_id=12.
Compaq network drivers are also available on our Open Source web page http://www.opensource.compaq.com.
MemoryInstalling with more than 1 GIGABYTE of memory
On a 2.2.x kernel, the Linux installation will fail if more than 1 GIGABYTE of memory is installed. If you wish to install with more than 1 GIGABYTE, limit the amount the install process discovers by typing:
linux mem=960M (“M” is memory”)
at the boot prompt. To use more than 1 GIGABYTE of memory after installing Linux, a new kernel must be built with a specified upper limit of 2 GIGABYTE. ). If you are using Red Hat Linux 6.2 or earlier visit our archived “Installation How Tos” available at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/archive-howto.html.
Memory above 2 GIGABYTE requires extensive modification to the 2.2.x kernel source tree. The 2.4.2 Linux kernel supports more than 2 GIGABYTE of memory, but not during installation. For more information on kernel rebuilding proceed to http://www.kernel.org/.
Note: This issue is not unique to Compaq servers. This issue applies to all servers with more than 1 GIGABYTE of memory.
Using more than 16 MEGABYTES of memory On some older Compaq servers, the Linux installation procedure may only detect 16 MEGABYTES of memory. The installation should be restarted, and the correct amount of memory specified at the boot prompt by typing linux mem=XM where X is the correct amount of memory on the system. If Linux detects only 16 MB of memory, the installation will proceed at a much slower pace than normal. To avoid having to type this command each time you boot Linux, edit the /etc/lilo.conf file and add an “append” line:
append="mem=48M" (“M” specifies memory) This change must be added very close to the “read-only” line. The /etc/lilo.conf section will look similar to the following:
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.16
label=linux
root=/dev/sda2
append="mem=48M" (“M” specifies memory)
read-only
Save /etc/lilo.conf and then run /sbin/lilo to install a fresh copy of LILO. You may find that this memory command does not work for the 2.4.x Linux kernel. Two other methods exist for specifying the amount of memory available:
mem=320M@16M (“M” specifies Memory)
or
mem=exactmap mem=0x9f000@0 mem=0x13f00000@0x100000
where 0x13f00000 = 319M.
To calculate an appropriate value for your amount of memory, take your amount of memory in megabytes, subtract 1 megabyte, multiply by 1024, then multiple by 1024 again, then convert to hexadecimal. The following formula (where XM is your total memory specified in MEGABYTES) shows this calculation:
(XM - 1M)*1024*1024, then convert the value to hexadecimal.
2.0 Disk PartitioningPerhaps the most challenging aspect of a Linux installation is Disk Partitioning. You can choose to perform automatic partitioning, or partition manually.
Automatic partitioning allows you to perform an installation without having to partition your drive(s) yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with partitioning your system, it is recommended that you select automatic partitioning. If you do not want Linux to be installed on your Master Boot Record (MBR) or if you want to use a boot manager other than LILO, do not choose this installation method.
CAUTION: Using automatic partitioning will remove all data on all existing Linux partitions.
2.1 The Compaq System PartitionThe Compaq System Partition, created during a SmartStart installation, reserves an area of the boot disk to store Compaq configuration and server utilities that simplify server configuration and diagnostics. The System Configuration Utility installs to this partition providing system configuration and server diagnostic tools. Although not required, Compaq recommends creating and maintaining this partition to make future system configuration and diagnostic sessions easier. Having the Compaq System Partition in place on systems that support it can save approximately one hour, if it becomes necessary to use any of these utilities. Here are some things to remember when partitioning your disk drive(s).
· The Compaq System Partition is not required for a Linux installation. Although not required, Compaq recommends that you create and maintain this partition (if your system supports it) to make future system configuration sessions easier. If you choose not to create or keep this partition, use floppy disks to complete the configuration process. · Systems with RBSU (See Table 1) do not require a Compaq System Partition and the System Configuration Utility will not run on these systems. · When using a Smart Array hosted disk system, all drives must be configured before installing Linux. Compaq Array Controllers are configured either using the Compaq ACU (Array Configuration Utility), which is available on the SmartStart CD-ROM or the Array configuration tool that resides in Option ROM on certain Smart Array controllers, the Option ROM Configuration for Array, (ORCA). · A maximum of four primary partitions are allowed on each hard drive. · An extended partition counts as one primary partition. An extended partition can have multiple logical drives within it. · Most operating systems can only boot from a primary partition. A logical drive within an extended partition is normally not bootable. Many find that this is not a problem with Linux, but it is important to understand this when setting up multiple operating systems on a single system. ·
The boot kernel must reside completely below the 1024
cylinder limit. If the kernel is placed beyond the 1024 cylinder limit, the
operating system may not boot.
Sample Partition SizesThese suggested partition sizes could be used as guidelines for your Linux installation.
Note: This is only recommended for systems without a ROM Based Setup (RBSU).
· Primary Partition #1 (Note: This partition normally shows up as Partition #3) o Description: Compaq System Partition o Size: 39 MB o Type: Compaq Diagnostics (0x12)
o Description: Linux Boot Partition (/boot) o Size: 10 MB to 30MB depending on how many kernel images you want to host o Type: Linux · Extended Partition #3 o Description: Hosts various logical drives and swap partition o Size: Remainder of hard drive o Logical Drive #1 § Description: Swap Partition § Type: Swap (0x82) § Size: usually 2 * amount of RAM (This is only a general recommendation, your actual needs may vary) o Logical Drive #2 § Description: / partition (Linux root file system) § Type: Linux § Size: 265 MB or larger o Logical Drive #3 (recommended) § Description: /var partition (Linux log area) § Type: Linux
o Logical Drive #4 (optional) § Description: /usr partition (shared software among users) § Type: Linux § Size: Variable, about 1/2 the remaining capacity of the hard drive o Logical Drive #5 (optional) § Description: /home partition (user directories) § Type: Linux
Notes·
The remaining disk space usually divides equally
between /home and /usr. For a typical installation, /usr
should at least be 900MB and a complete installation could be as much as
3Gigabytes. This varies with other Linux distributions. · In a standard production environment, when installing Linux, create a separate /usr partition with a capacity of approximately 1000MB. The /usr partition holds many applications. Having a large number of applications installed on the /usr directory without having a separate partition could fill your root file system and halt your server. If you have a separate /usr partition, the system notifies you when the /usr partition becomes filled to 95% capacity. · In a standard production environment, when installing Linux, create a separate /var partition with a capacity of 500MB to 750MB. The /var partition holds many of the system logs and spoolers. Should the operating system have a runaway process, the VAR partition would prevent your logs or spoolers from filling your root file system. With the separate /var partition the system notifies you when the /var partition becomes filled to 95% capacity. · Create a 10MB to 30MB partition for /boot. · By default, the Compaq System Partition will generally show up as partition #3 instead of partition #1. This partition should always be preserved. · Most operating systems can make use of the Extended Partition. Primary partitions are bootable, but you are limited to a total of 3 (3 primary partitions plus one extended partition). With the 1st partition used by the Compaq System Partition, the 2nd partition used by /boot, so Linux can boot, the 3rd partition can be used as an extended partition for the remaining Linux partitions. The /boot partition should reside completely below the 1024 cylinder limit to ensure that you don’t encounter any booting problems. Booting problems can occur when the software required to boot an operating system reside above the 1024 cylinder limit. · The Linux 2.2.x and 2.4.x kernel support up to 2 Gigabytes of swap space per swap partition. To get more, simply create and mkswap additional swap partitions, and add the appropriate entries into /etc/fstab. Most distributions will do this automatically if more than one partition is labeled 0x82 (Linux Swap) during installation. Notes on /bootFor systems with the Compaq F10 Partition (Support System Configuration Utility or SCU), here is the recommended method of installation: · /boot should be a primary partition (partition # 1-4). · /boot should not be a logical drive (partition #5 or higher). · /boot should be marked active. · /boot should be below the 1024 cylinder limit (it is preferred to have /boot immediately following the Compaq F10 Partition), however most recent versions of LILO do not have the 1024 limit. · LILO should be installed to the /boot partition and not to the MBR (Master Boot Record). Installing LILO to the MBR prevents the F10 key from correctly starting the System Configuration Utility on boot. If LILO is installed to the MBR, then an entry can be made in /etc/lilo.conf to access the F10 partition; however, this is not the recommended location. Details for adding an entry to /etc/lilo.conf for the F10 partition are located in section 4. For systems without the F10 partition (F10 BIOS – ROM Based Setup Utility or RBSU): · /boot can be either a primary partition or logical drive (logical drives reside in the extended partition). · /boot will not need to be marked active. Logical drives may not be marked active. · /boot will need to be below the 1024 cylinder limit (it is preferred to have /boot at the front of the drive), however most newer versions of LILO do not have the 1024 limit. · LILO should be installed to the MBR. Linux DistributionsNot all Linux distributions will automatically partition the hard drive according to the guidelines described above. Multiple primary partitions (hidden system partitions, Windows partitions, etc.) may confuse some utilities. If the boot partition is a logical drive (in the extended partition), the system cannot boot without special care. To access Linux, LILO will need to be installed onto the MBR, an alternate boot manager used, or a Linux boot floppy will need to be used. The DISK DRUID Utility is now bundled with many Linux distributions and aids greatly in partitioning the hard drive. Many distributions also offer the FDISK utility (or CFDISK utility) to perform this function providing more control over the procedure. If FDISK is needed, you may need to enter the Expert Installation to gain access to this utility.
Note: In newer distributions, DISK DRUID has been altered so that if you create /boot as the very first partition, it creates it as a primary partition.
3.0 Installation ProcessThis section outlines several installation procedures for Red Hat distributions. You may also check the archive located at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/archive-howto.html.
3.1 SmartStartCompaq SmartStart configures Compaq hardware, loads optimized drivers, and assists with the software installation. It also provides functionality for integrating operating systems on Compaq servers to achieve optimum reliability and performance. Integration Management features extend the benefits of SmartStart and facilitate consistency and reliability of server deployment and maintenance.
SmartStart for Servers is shipped standard with every Compaq Server. You can also take advantage of the SmartStart Subscription Service for new and updated releases of the SmartStart CD, Compaq Insight Manager and Compaq Server Support Software. To order a subscription, you can either call 1-800-573-1099 or order online via http://www.compaq.com.
Compaq recommends that you begin with SmartStart when installing Linux on a ProLiant server. Always use the latest version of SmartStart with your installation. SmartStart supports manual path installation of Linux. The following steps are based on SmartStart Release 4.90 and above. 1. Start with a System Erase. Starting with a system erase ensures you begin the installation process from a known non-configured state. a) Boot from the SmartStart CD-ROM. b) Select Run System Erase Utility from the Main Menu à Yes. c) Restart the server. 2. Begin the installation process. a) Select the language and locale settings. b) Select Manual Installation → Begin. c) Select Linux in
the Operating System Selection Screen. 3. Restart the server. 4. Configure the Compaq Array controller (if applicable) using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 5. Continue until the screen prompts you to remove the Smart Start CD. 6. Insert the Linux installation CD-ROM (or floppy if required) and press Enter. The system will now boot from the Linux installation disk. 7. Proceed with Linux Installation.
3.2 Red HatRed Hat 7.1These installation instructions apply to the Compaq servers in the following list. Servers marked with a number have special instructions described further below. If your Compaq server is not listed within this document, please check our archive records located at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/archive-howto.html.
General Installation1. Configure
the server using the SmartStart CD-ROM: 2. Insert the Red Hat CD-ROM when prompted. 3.
Select Manual
Configuration in the Install Type Screen. 4.
Partition the hard drive(s): 5.
Select to install the LILO boot record on “/dev/…
first sector of boot partition” at the LILO Configuration Screen. This will
allow you easy access to the Compaq System Partition later by not installing
LILO to the MBR.
Important: If default “High” or “Medium” firewall configuration was selecting during the installation, external SNMP requests will be “REJECTED” by the system and the server will become unmanageable. There are significant security implications to configuring the firewall, and the ipfw(4), ipchains(8), ipchains-save(8), and ipchains-restore(8) manpages should be regarded as mandatory reading before making any change to the firewall configuration.
The system should start “ACCEPT”ing SNMP requests (from Compaq Insight Manager or other management consoles) with the following command:
%ipchains –I input –s 16.101.168.68/255.255.255 \ –d 16.101.169.69/255.255.255.255 161:161 \ –i eth0 –p udp –j ACCEPT
where,
16.101.168.68
is the IP address of a remote system running a management
and
16.101.169.69
is the IP address of the interface “eth0” of the server running
Note: For a list of known problems and their solutions, check the Red Hat errata for updates at http://www.redhat.com/errata.
Red Hat 7.0If your Compaq server is not listed within this document, please check our archive records located at http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/archive-howto.html.
General Installation1. Configure
the server using the SmartStart CD-ROM: 2. Insert the Red Hat CD-ROM when prompted. 3.
Select Custom in the Install Type Screen. 4.
Partition the hard drive(s): 5. Select to install the LILO boot record on “/dev/… first sector of boot partition” at the LILO Configuration Screen. This will allow you easy access to the Compaq System Partition later by not installing LILO to the MBR.
Note: For a list of known problems and their solutions, check the Red Hat errata for updates at http://www.redhat.com/errata.
4.0 TroubleshootingProblem: No storage controller is recognized
Problem: Linux hangs during boot when starting networkingPossible Cause: Bugs in eepro100 driver Possible Solutions:
Problem: LILO or Linux hangs during boot
Problem: Black screen after POST (Power-On-Self-Test) completes (blinking cursor in the upper left-hand corner)
Problem: Linux does not report the correct amount of system memory
append="mem=48M" or append="mem=49152k" or append=”mem=320M@16M”
or append=”mem=exactmap mem=0x9f000@0 mem=0x13f00000@0x100000”
2.
Check memory settings by
changing the present working directory to /usr/src/linux
and typing make
config, make menuconfig, or make xconfig, as appropriate.
It may be necessary to apply the bigmem patch to recognize greater than two
Gigabytes of physical RAM.
5.0 Questions and AnswersCompaq RelatedWhere can I get more information on Compaq and Linux? The Compaq Linux website hosts an array of information, such as the distributions Compaq supports, white papers, customer advisories, support matrices, and a direct link to all Linux SoftPaqs for servers and storage options located at
Does Compaq have Open Source projects? Compaq is hosting a number of ongoing open source software projects running on ProLiant platforms. The Compaq open source website contains engineering projects, technical papers, news and articles from within the Compaq open source community. Compaq also aids in the support of Linux by regularly contributing software to the Linux kernel. Visit the Compaq Open Source website at http://www.opensource.compaq.com/
Why start with a system erase? Starting with a system erase ensures you begin the installation process from a known non-configured state.
How do I perform a system erase? Boot from the SmartStart CD-ROM and choose System Erase from the Main Menu.
How do I get to the main menu of SmartStart if all that shows is a boot: instead of the graphical menu when booting to the SmartStart CD-ROM? One method is to build and use the System Erase Diskette. Create this diskette from the Compaq Disk Builder by inserting the SmartStart CD-ROM into a system running Microsoft Windows; the Autorun feature automatically starts the Disk Builder Program.
Why choose Linux or UnixWare 2 as the operating system to install? For SmartStart version 4.6 or later, select Linux as the operating system to install. Earlier versions of SmartStart did not include Linux as an operating system option. In this case, the UnixWare 2 setting configures the server's hardware (including chipset-level settings such as the APIC mode) in a manner appropriate for Linux.
Why use FDISK instead of DISK DRUID when installing older versions of Linux? Once
Disk Druid finds a primary partition, it creates all remaining partitions
within a non-bootable extended partition. Because DISK DRUID does not take into
account the Compaq System Partition, it will incorrectly install /boot
into the extended partition. You cannot boot from the extended partition. The
only way to correctly partition the primary hard disk is to use FDISK.
Why put LILO on the first sector of the /boot partition instead of the MBR? If you put LILO into the MBR, you will not be able to access the System Configuration Utilities by pressing F10 during system boot up. The F10 key functions properly if LILO is placed on the /boot partition and that partition marked active.
Note: If you prefer to put LILO in the master boot record, you can set up LILO so that it can boot the Compaq partition using LILO mechanisms instead of the F10 key.
Why put the /boot partition immediately after the Compaq System Partition? This keeps the /boot partition completely below the 1024 cylinder limit.
How do you verify that the SCSI controllers have been identified during installation? Use the Left Alt+F3 and Left Alt+F4 buttons to change screen views. · If a SMART Array controller is installed, these screens indicate the controller was found. The Compaq System Partition appears as partition three (ida/c0d0: p3). Compaq Smart2 Driver (v 0.9.9) Found 1 controller(s) Finding drives on ida0 (SMART-221) ida/c0d0: blksz=512 nr_blks=4096320 ida/c0d0: p3 · If you have an embedded SCSI controller, you should see an indication that it has been found: sym53c8xx: ................ or ncr53c8xx:
................
6.0 Compaq Web ResourcesThe following Compaq links contain valuable information regarding Linux, ProLiant servers, software downloads, and technical documentation. · http://www.compaq.com/linux/ Compaq main Linux page. · http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/ Compaq ProLiant server information page. · http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/linux-drivers.html: Compaq direct link to Linux SoftPaqs and drivers. · http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/certMatrix.html – Compaq list of supported servers. · http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/linux/OptionsMatrix.html – Compaq list of supported options.
· http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/linux: Compaq Alpha Server information page · http://www.alphalinux.org: A web site dedicated to information about Linux and Alpha processor-based computer systems by Compaq and other vendors. · http://forum.compaq.com: Useful forum for technical support of Compaq products (account required from http://forum.compaq.com) · http://www.geocities.com/rlcomp_1999: Richard Black, Compaq Technical Support, has done a tremendous job pulling this stuff together. · ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/drivers/linux/ The Compaq SMART/2 Array Controller device driver site
·
http://opensource.compaq.com:
The latest Linux drivers for Compaq Fast Ethernet NICs based on the TI
ThunderLAN chip are available here.
7.0 Useful Linux Links
· http://www.linux.org: Linux Online · http://www.li.org: Linux International · http://www.gnu.org: The GNU project
· http://www.tux.org: Several east coast (U.S.) Linux Users Groups · http://www.redhat.com: Red Hat Linux distribution · http://linux.tucows.com/: HOWTOs, and other information. · http://mirror.ox.ac.uk/rpm2html/ If you are looking for rpm, here is a site that has them all. · http://lxr.linux.no/source/: Linux kernel code browsing online utility. · http://home.xnet.com/~blatura/linapp6.html: Tools and utilities for Linux · http://www.linux.org.uk/SMP/title.html: Useful information on Symmetric Multi-Processing under Linux · http://www.phy.duke.edu/brahma/smp-faq: Linux SMP FAQ (mirrored from http://www.irisa.fr/prive/dmentre/smp-faq) · http://www.cs.cmu.edu/People/AUIS/ftp/web/andrew-home.html: The Andrew Consortium site; you can obtain the Andrew EZ program for viewing Andrew EZ format documents (such as the SMP document posted on the http://www.linux.org.uk site). · http://www.xfree86.org: The Xfree86 Project. Most Linux distributions (including Caldera, SuSE, and Red Hat) include the free X server developed by this organization. · http://www.freshmeat.net: A large index of ports of software for Linux and other platforms. If you are looking for a particular utility or program, try looking here first. · http://www.slashdot.org: A useful site for daily news
FeedbackIf you have feedback regarding ways to improve this document, technical corrections, or additional information that should be included, please email the Compaq ProLiant Linux team at linux.feedback@compaq.com.
The above email address is for feedback only; issues requiring technical assistance should be directed to Technical Support at contact hp.
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