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Linux Installation and Configuration Guide for AlphaServer 9
ECG513/0100
Compaq AlphaServer DS10
Hardware Options
Tested Saleable Hardware Options
Tested saleable hardware options for the DS10 is outlined in Table 1. All of the systems used
come equipped with standard bus-interface devices for which drivers already exist for Linux. All
bus-interface devices detailed use the PCI bus. Detailed information on each particular bus-
interface device can be founds in a subsection of the appropriate software. Only the installation
and configuration details that are necessary to clarify the hardware explanation are provided in
this table. Unless otherwise specified, the Linux kernel version used in qualifying each
component is version 2.2.5.
Table 1. Tested Saleable Options List
Compaq PN Description Comments
3X-MS310-BA DS10 128MB Memory Option
3X-MS310-CA DS10 256MB Memory Option
3X-MS310-DA DS10 512MB Memory Option
DE500-BA PCI 1 CH 10/100 Ethernet Red Hat - Use DE4*5 or Tulip driver
DE504-BA PCI 4 CH 10/100 Ethernet Red Hat - Use DE4*5 or Tulip driver
DS-RZ1DA-VW
DS-RZ1DD-WA
DS-RZ1DD-VW
DS-RZ2DA-WA
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 7200RPM
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM
3X-RE56A-AA 10 GB IDE, 10000 RPM
DS-RZ1EA-VW
DS-RZ1ED-VW
DS-RZ2EA-WA
18.2 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM
18.2 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM
18.2GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM
DS-RZ1FB-VW 36.4 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM
KZPCM-DA UltraSCSI, 2 CH, SE, 1 CH 10/100
Ethernet
Need the 2.2.12 kernel from ftp site to perform install.
KZPBA-CA UltraSCSI, 1 CH, SE Must be installed in slots 15 or 16 if not using 2.2.12
kernel
KZPBA-CB UltraSCSI, 1CH, Diff. Must be installed in slots 15 or 16 if not using 2.2.12
kernel
PBXGK-BB Elsa Gloria 8MB use XF86_3Dlabs; Must be installed in slot 14 or 15 on
bus 00
3X-AVH10-01 Ensonic Sound Adapter Needs 2.2.12 kernel to work.
For up-to-date information about configuration options, you should refer to the following web
sites, which are updated regularly with the latest information:
For Alpha Systems QuickSpecs: http://www.digital.com/info/SOHOME/