[OpenIndiana-discuss] rack server recommendation

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From:	Achim Wolpers <achimwo7 at googlemail.com>
Sent:	Wed 12-12-2012 16:06
Subject:	[OpenIndiana-discuss] rack server recommendation
To:	openindiana-discuss at openindiana.org OpenIndiana <openindiana-discuss at openindiana.org>; 
> Hi Folks,
> 
> we bought a Dell PowerEdge R420 as an OI Box. Even though it is listed in der 
> HCL in the OI wiki, neither the broadcom network interface nor the hba is 
> supported by OI drivers. So we had to attach a new network interface and have 
> to boot from an external jbod box, since the internal hdd slots are not 
> accessible.
> 
> Because I don't feel like testing all kinds of servers I am asking for a couple 
> of recommendations for 1 hu rack servers that work out of the box with OI.
> 
> Thanx in advance!
> 
> Achim
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Hi Achim,

we have good results with Supermicro hardware. Usually you will find Intel NICs on the mainboards and LSI based disk controllers.

There are several shops that ship them as "Build To Order" systems. So, if you find a working mainboard it should usually be easy to order a box that fits your needs.

We have a quite competent supplier her in Germany we get our Supermicro stuff from.

cu


Carsten