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Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Tested Hardware and Operating System List Revision 1.50 July, 2003 Enterprise Platforms and Services Marketing
Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Tested Hardware and Operating System List Revision 1.50 July, 2003 Enterprise Platforms and Services Marketing
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ii Revision 1.50 Updated to incorporate additional adapters from updated PVL Test Report, added Turbolinux* Server 7.0, and Red Hat* Linux 7.3 as supported Operating Systems. Fixed details on the "Maxtor DiamondMax Plus D740X" and the "IBM... information on PBA A86787-509 and above. Red Hat 8.0 testing results added and Red Hat 8.0 is now a supported Operating System. Revision History Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Date May 2002 August 2002 October 2002 January 2003 April, 2003 July, 2003 Revision History Revision Number 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Initial Draft Modifications...
ii Revision 1.50 Updated to incorporate additional adapters from updated PVL Test Report, added Turbolinux* Server 7.0, and Red Hat* Linux 7.3 as supported Operating Systems. Fixed details on the "Maxtor DiamondMax Plus D740X" and the "IBM... information on PBA A86787-509 and above. Red Hat 8.0 testing results added and Red Hat 8.0 is now a supported Operating System. Revision History Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Date May 2002 August 2002 October 2002 January 2003 April, 2003 July, 2003 Revision History Revision Number 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Initial Draft Modifications...
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Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Disclaimers Disclaimers THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE. Copyright © Intel...fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of others. The hardware vendor remains solely responsible for use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to sale and/or use in the United States and other countries. *Other ...
Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Disclaimers Disclaimers THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE. Copyright © Intel...fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of others. The hardware vendor remains solely responsible for use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to sale and/or use in the United States and other countries. *Other ...
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... System Configurations 3 3. Hard Disk Drives...15 6. Supported Operating Systems 4 3.1 Operating System Certifications 5 4. Adapters and Peripherals ...6 5. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Table of Contents 1. Installation Guidelines ...17 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won't boot to DOS with an Adaptec* card installed 17 6.2 Windows 2000* won't install on a Maxtor D540X-4G 137GIG ATA hard-drive 17...
... System Configurations 3 3. Hard Disk Drives...15 6. Supported Operating Systems 4 3.1 Operating System Certifications 5 4. Adapters and Peripherals ...6 5. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Table of Contents 1. Installation Guidelines ...17 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won't boot to DOS with an Adaptec* card installed 17 6.2 Windows 2000* won't install on a Maxtor D540X-4G 137GIG ATA hard-drive 17...
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...with each supported operating system. Basic compatibility testing validates the server board can be used for functionality of a variety of add-in cards are tested or until the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is no longer in cards and peripherals under two separate categories... systems and versions to the different operating systems, adapter cards, and peripherals tested by Intel on only the latest versions of the actual test run. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Introduction 1. This document will test for installation purposes only. Testing may include network connectivity...
...with each supported operating system. Basic compatibility testing validates the server board can be used for functionality of a variety of add-in cards are tested or until the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is no longer in cards and peripherals under two separate categories... systems and versions to the different operating systems, adapter cards, and peripherals tested by Intel on only the latest versions of the actual test run. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Introduction 1. This document will test for installation purposes only. Testing may include network connectivity...
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... Endurance Test: This test sequence uses configurations that were addressed on a case-by-case basis. All SE7500CW2 testing was performed using the SC5200 server chassis, base option. Any fatal errors that occur will successfully install a given operating system, successfully run ... run a network stress test. No extraordinary workarounds were required during and after the operating system installation. - Introduction Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1.1.2 Stress Testing Stress testing is tested for SCSI hard-drives in parallel. In general, a configuration passes testing ...
... Endurance Test: This test sequence uses configurations that were addressed on a case-by-case basis. All SE7500CW2 testing was performed using the SC5200 server chassis, base option. Any fatal errors that occur will successfully install a given operating system, successfully run ... run a network stress test. No extraordinary workarounds were required during and after the operating system installation. - Introduction Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1.1.2 Stress Testing Stress testing is tested for SCSI hard-drives in parallel. In general, a configuration passes testing ...
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... base configuration is assigned an identifier number that is referenced in the factory. New base configurations are added with each new release of the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 are released and/or new system BIOS and BMC firmware are cut onto the board in the tables throughout this document. Base System Identifier...
... base configuration is assigned an identifier number that is referenced in the factory. New base configurations are added with each new release of the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 are released and/or new system BIOS and BMC firmware are cut onto the board in the tables throughout this document. Base System Identifier...
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... standard operating system installation process are no installation guidelines noted in the Installation Guidelines section of the listed operating systems was tested for the Intel® server board SE7500CW2. If there are documented in the following table provides a list of supported operating systems for compatibility with all on-board devices. Supported Operating Systems...
... standard operating system installation process are no installation guidelines noted in the Installation Guidelines section of the listed operating systems was tested for the Intel® server board SE7500CW2. If there are documented in the following table provides a list of supported operating systems for compatibility with all on-board devices. Supported Operating Systems...
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...&f_mode=Public &f_search_screen_url=&f_type_name=Ports&f_model_ det_value=CT Revision 1.50 5 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Supported Operating Systems 3.1 Operating System Certifications Listed below for additional information. Operating System Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server Novell NetWare* 6.0 Turbo Linux* 7.0 Certification Listing Intel® SE7500CW2 Server SID# 617206 Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Comments OEM must request certification by Microsoft for their operating...
...&f_mode=Public &f_search_screen_url=&f_type_name=Ports&f_model_ det_value=CT Revision 1.50 5 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Supported Operating Systems 3.1 Operating System Certifications Listed below for additional information. Operating System Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server Novell NetWare* 6.0 Turbo Linux* 7.0 Certification Listing Intel® SE7500CW2 Server SID# 617206 Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Comments OEM must request certification by Microsoft for their operating...
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Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 4. The adapters are divided into categories based on -board controllers when not booting from the controller or needing to limitations in Section 2 of this document. ... driver availability, and is not supported under the Number in brackets (i.e. [1]) specific configuration identified in the Base System Configurations Table in the following tables. Intel recommends that Intel provides for add-in controllers and/or the on their functionality. NT This adapter or peripheral has not been tested under this operating system...
Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 4. The adapters are divided into categories based on -board controllers when not booting from the controller or needing to limitations in Section 2 of this document. ... driver availability, and is not supported under the Number in brackets (i.e. [1]) specific configuration identified in the Base System Configurations Table in the following tables. Intel recommends that Intel provides for add-in controllers and/or the on their functionality. NT This adapter or peripheral has not been tested under this operating system...
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Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface 3Ware 3Ware Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ...
Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface 3Ware 3Ware Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ...
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Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface LSI Logic LSI Logic LSI Logic LSI ...
Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface LSI Logic LSI Logic LSI Logic LSI ...
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Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Emulex Emulex Emulex Emulex Emulex... 8000-T1 LP9000 LP9420 LP9402DC-F2 LP9402 LP9802DC-F2 LP9802 QLA2200L QLA2200L QLA2310 QLA2310 QLA2340 3C996B-T 3C996-T 3C905C-TX-M 3C996B-T Gigabit Server Adapter 3C996T Gigabit Server Adapter EtherLink 10/100 PCI-64/66 NT PCI-64/66 NT PCI-64/66 11,12 PCI-X133 11,12 PCI-X133 ...
Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Emulex Emulex Emulex Emulex Emulex... 8000-T1 LP9000 LP9420 LP9402DC-F2 LP9402 LP9802DC-F2 LP9802 QLA2200L QLA2200L QLA2310 QLA2310 QLA2340 3C996B-T 3C996-T 3C905C-TX-M 3C996B-T Gigabit Server Adapter 3C996T Gigabit Server Adapter EtherLink 10/100 PCI-64/66 NT PCI-64/66 NT PCI-64/66 11,12 PCI-X133 11,12 PCI-X133 ...
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... Model Number Interface 3COM D-Link Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel 3C980C-TXM EtherLink Server 10/100 PCI PCI-32/33 DFE-530/TX+ DFE-530/TX+ PCI-32/33 PILA8470D3G1 L20 PILA8472D3G1 L20 PLA8490XTL20 PWLA8490XT PWLA8490XF PRO/100+ S Server PRO/100 + Dual Port Pro/1 00XT Gigabit Server PRO/1000XT Gigabit Server Adapter PRO/1000XF Gigabit Server Adapter PCI-32/33 PCI...
... Model Number Interface 3COM D-Link Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel 3C980C-TXM EtherLink Server 10/100 PCI PCI-32/33 DFE-530/TX+ DFE-530/TX+ PCI-32/33 PILA8470D3G1 L20 PILA8472D3G1 L20 PLA8490XTL20 PWLA8490XT PWLA8490XF PRO/100+ S Server PRO/100 + Dual Port Pro/1 00XT Gigabit Server PRO/1000XT Gigabit Server Adapter PRO/1000XF Gigabit Server Adapter PCI-32/33 PCI...
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Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Plextor TEAC DVDROM HP Samsung Toshiba MISC ...
Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Adapters and Peripherals Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Plextor TEAC DVDROM HP Samsung Toshiba MISC ...
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Adapters and Peripherals Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Iomega Teac ZIP-USB250 FD-235HF ZIP-USB250 FD-235HF USB Floppy Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1,2 NT 1 NT 1 1,2 1 1 NT NT 14 Revision 1.50
Adapters and Peripherals Manufacturer Model Name Model Number Interface Iomega Teac ZIP-USB250 FD-235HF ZIP-USB250 FD-235HF USB Floppy Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server, SP2 Novell NetWare* 6.0, SP2 Red Hat Linux* 8.0 Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0, MP3 Turbo Linux* 7 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1,2 NT 1 NT 1 1,2 1 1 NT NT 14 Revision 1.50
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... Disk Drives 5. Number in the table to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular hard drive with the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 by Intel in the tested hard drives table below to specify which OS each drive was tested under the operating system identified by individual drive vendors. Identifier ...
... Disk Drives 5. Number in the table to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular hard drive with the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 by Intel in the tested hard drives table below to specify which OS each drive was tested under the operating system identified by individual drive vendors. Identifier ...
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Hard Disk Drives Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Manufacturer Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Samsung Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Western Product Family Model Number Interface DiamondMax Plus D740X 6L080J4 ...
Hard Disk Drives Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Manufacturer Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Samsung Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Western Product Family Model Number Interface DiamondMax Plus D740X 6L080J4 ...
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...Promise* for this hard-drive to install Windows 2000. Pending production release of booting into DOS. Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won 't allow for availability. Implication: When running the Adaptec card in Windows 2000 and are now available for this... on SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.12 the card will not boot. Guideline: Create boot disks using Windows 98 DOS instead of the Adaptec BIOS and SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.16. If Adaptec's card "EBDA Relocation" mode is resolved with an Adaptec* card installed. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.
...Promise* for this hard-drive to install Windows 2000. Pending production release of booting into DOS. Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won 't allow for availability. Implication: When running the Adaptec card in Windows 2000 and are now available for this... on SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.12 the card will not boot. Guideline: Create boot disks using Windows 98 DOS instead of the Adaptec BIOS and SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.16. If Adaptec's card "EBDA Relocation" mode is resolved with an Adaptec* card installed. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.
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...3410S, RAID card is recommended to use the following versions of BIOS from Adaptec*, please contact Adaptec for 2110S and 3410S cards. 6.4 Intel SRCU42L BIOS and firmware levels. Currently it is recommended to use Adaptec* test BIOS 1.62 for the 2100S, and 1.63 for ...with Board BIOS 1.23, SRCU32L BIOS 7.02B and Firmware2.34.00-R024 18 Revision 1.50 Implication: RAID configuration inaccessible. Installation Guidelines Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.3 Adaptec 2100S, 2110S, or 3410S, RAID cards cause LILO to hang during POST with Adaptec BIOS 1.60. Issue: Red Hat ...
...3410S, RAID card is recommended to use the following versions of BIOS from Adaptec*, please contact Adaptec for 2110S and 3410S cards. 6.4 Intel SRCU42L BIOS and firmware levels. Currently it is recommended to use Adaptec* test BIOS 1.62 for the 2100S, and 1.63 for ...with Board BIOS 1.23, SRCU32L BIOS 7.02B and Firmware2.34.00-R024 18 Revision 1.50 Implication: RAID configuration inaccessible. Installation Guidelines Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.3 Adaptec 2100S, 2110S, or 3410S, RAID cards cause LILO to hang during POST with Adaptec BIOS 1.60. Issue: Red Hat ...
