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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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... System. Updated BIOS versions, removed Promise* 100 TX2 card for Microsoft Windows 2003, and testing on BIOS 1.28 available on Driver information. 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 Revised to new format...
... System. Updated BIOS versions, removed Promise* 100 TX2 card for Microsoft Windows 2003, and testing on BIOS 1.28 available on Driver information. 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 Revised to new format...
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... may be claimed as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to fitness for use of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in connection with Intel® products. All rights reserved. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Disclaimers Disclaimers THE INFORMATION IN...
... may be claimed as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to fitness for use of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in connection with Intel® products. All rights reserved. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Disclaimers Disclaimers THE INFORMATION IN...
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Adapters and Peripherals ...6 5. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Base System Configurations 3 3. Hard Disk Drives...15 6. Installation Guidelines ...17 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won't boot to DOS with an Adaptec* card installed 17 6.2 ...hang during POST with Red Hat 7.3...18 6.4 Intel SRCU42L BIOS and firmware levels 18 iv Revision 1.50 Introduction ...1 1.1 Test Overview...1 1.1.1 Compatibility Testing...1 1.1.2 Stress Testing...2 1.2 Pass/Fail Test Criteria...2 2. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Table of Contents 1. Supported Operating Systems 4 3.1...
Adapters and Peripherals ...6 5. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Base System Configurations 3 3. Hard Disk Drives...15 6. Installation Guidelines ...17 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won't boot to DOS with an Adaptec* card installed 17 6.2 ...hang during POST with Red Hat 7.3...18 6.4 Intel SRCU42L BIOS and firmware levels 18 iv Revision 1.50 Introduction ...1 1.1 Test Overview...1 1.1.1 Compatibility Testing...1 1.1.2 Stress Testing...2 1.2 Pass/Fail Test Criteria...2 2. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Table of Contents 1. Supported Operating Systems 4 3.1...
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... system signifies the latest supported version at the time of the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 with each supported operating system. No add-in cards are tested or until the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is used will occur on this document may not be tested ... feature set of both proprietary as well as continue to which they were tested. 1.1 Test Overview Testing performed on the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is classified under two separate categories: Compatibility Testing and Stress Testing. 1.1.1 Compatibility Testing Basic compatibility testing is functional. Extended...
... system signifies the latest supported version at the time of the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 with each supported operating system. No add-in cards are tested or until the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is used will occur on this document may not be tested ... feature set of both proprietary as well as continue to which they were tested. 1.1 Test Overview Testing performed on the Intel server board SE7500CW2 is classified under two separate categories: Compatibility Testing and Stress Testing. 1.1.1 Compatibility Testing Basic compatibility testing is functional. Extended...
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Introduction Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1.1.2 Stress Testing Stress testing is tested for at the time...Revision 1.50 Any fatal errors that were addressed on chassis used for the operating system installation. - All SE7500CW2 testing was performed using the SC5200 server chassis, base option. Each configuration is performed only on the most ... passes an installation test, a Network/Disk Stress test, and tape backup test. Manufacturer's installation instructions or Intel's best-known methods were used ) for SCSI hard-drives in parallel. Test and data files were created in...
Introduction Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 1.1.2 Stress Testing Stress testing is tested for at the time...Revision 1.50 Any fatal errors that were addressed on chassis used for the operating system installation. - All SE7500CW2 testing was performed using the SC5200 server chassis, base option. Each configuration is performed only on the most ... passes an installation test, a Network/Disk Stress test, and tape backup test. Manufacturer's installation instructions or Intel's best-known methods were used ) for SCSI hard-drives in parallel. Test and data files were created in...
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... this document. Each base configuration is assigned an identifier number that is referenced in the factory. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Base System Configurations 2. 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...
... this document. Each base configuration is assigned an identifier number that is referenced in the factory. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Base System Configurations 2. 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...
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...documented in the following table provides a list of the listed operating systems was tested for the Intel® server board SE7500CW2. Operating System Base Configuration Tested Microsoft Windows 2000* Advanced Server, Service Pack 2 1,2,3,4,5,6,11,12... Operating system compatibility testing verifies that the operating system will install and function with a base Intel server board SE7500CW2 configuration. Supported Operating Systems Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 3. Any variations to the standard operating system installation process are no installation guidelines noted in ...
...documented in the following table provides a list of the listed operating systems was tested for the Intel® server board SE7500CW2. Operating System Base Configuration Tested Microsoft Windows 2000* Advanced Server, Service Pack 2 1,2,3,4,5,6,11,12... Operating system compatibility testing verifies that the operating system will install and function with a base Intel server board SE7500CW2 configuration. Supported Operating Systems Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 3. Any variations to the standard operating system installation process are no installation guidelines noted in ...
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... &f_search_screen_url=&f_type_name=Ports&f_model_ det_value=CT Revision 1.50 5 However, the customer is responsible for their web site. Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0 Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Caldera checks Intel's results, certifies (if appropriate), and posts the certificate on their own certification from Intel's testing. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Supported Operating Systems 3.1 Operating System Certifications Listed below for additional information.
... &f_search_screen_url=&f_type_name=Ports&f_model_ det_value=CT Revision 1.50 5 However, the customer is responsible for their web site. Caldera OpenUnix* 8.0 Intel® SE7500CW2 Server Caldera checks Intel's results, certifies (if appropriate), and posts the certificate on their own certification from Intel's testing. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Supported Operating Systems 3.1 Operating System Certifications Listed below for additional information.
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...expected adapter functionality are no installation guidelines noted in the following table, then the adapter installed and functioned as expected using manufacturer's installation instructions or Intel's best-known methods. / Testing of adapters cards normally is performed with unused add-in adapters and onboard controller expansion ROMs disabled in adapter ...table shows the operating system and base configurations used in the tested adapters and peripherals table below to validate each device. Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 4. The following tables.
...expected adapter functionality are no installation guidelines noted in the following table, then the adapter installed and functioned as expected using manufacturer's installation instructions or Intel's best-known methods. / Testing of adapters cards normally is performed with unused add-in adapters and onboard controller expansion ROMs disabled in adapter ...table shows the operating system and base configurations used in the tested adapters and peripherals table below to validate each device. Adapters and Peripherals Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 4. The following tables.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 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...
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 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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... Drives The hard drives listed in the following table have been tested with the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 by Intel in the table to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular hard drive with a particular operating system: Number (i.e. 1)... tested hard drives table below to specify which OS each drive was tested under the operating system identified by the operating system identification number. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Hard Disk Drives 5. Identifier number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Operating System Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server Novell NetWare* ...
... Drives The hard drives listed in the following table have been tested with the Intel® server board SE7500CW2 by Intel in the table to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular hard drive with a particular operating system: Number (i.e. 1)... tested hard drives table below to specify which OS each drive was tested under the operating system identified by the operating system identification number. Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 Hard Disk Drives 5. Identifier number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Operating System Microsoft Windows* 2000 Advanced Server Novell NetWare* ...
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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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... system will perform correctly under some circumstances. Issue: SE7500CW2 system boots to install Windows 2000. Status: This ... this driver from Promise, * please contact Promise* for the SE7500CW2. Implication: When running the Adaptec card in Windows 2000 and...Windows 98 DOS instead of the Adaptec BIOS and SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.16. BIOS 1.16 and 1.17 are .... Guideline: Status: None. Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won 't allow for this hard-drive to the...of DOS 6.22 or the ROMDOS shipped on SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.12 the card will not boot. The...
... system will perform correctly under some circumstances. Issue: SE7500CW2 system boots to install Windows 2000. Status: This ... this driver from Promise, * please contact Promise* for the SE7500CW2. Implication: When running the Adaptec card in Windows 2000 and...Windows 98 DOS instead of the Adaptec BIOS and SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.16. BIOS 1.16 and 1.17 are .... Guideline: Status: None. Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines 6.1 SE7500CW2 system won 't allow for this hard-drive to the...of DOS 6.22 or the ROMDOS shipped on SE7500CW2 BIOS 1.12 the card will not boot. The...
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... 1.17 will not boot with Red Hat 7.3. Guideline: None. Implication: When running Adaptec BIOS 1.60. Status: Pending production release of RAID software with Board BIOS 1.23, SRCU32L BIOS 7.02B and Firmware2.34.00-R024 18 Revision 1.50 Guideline: None. Status: It is still necessary to use the following ..., or 3410S, RAID card is recommended to disable "EBDA relocation" in "EBDA relocation" mode the system will provide support for availability. Installation Guidelines Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.3 Adaptec 2100S, 2110S, or 3410S, RAID cards cause LILO to fail.
... 1.17 will not boot with Red Hat 7.3. Guideline: None. Implication: When running Adaptec BIOS 1.60. Status: Pending production release of RAID software with Board BIOS 1.23, SRCU32L BIOS 7.02B and Firmware2.34.00-R024 18 Revision 1.50 Guideline: None. Status: It is still necessary to use the following ..., or 3410S, RAID card is recommended to disable "EBDA relocation" in "EBDA relocation" mode the system will provide support for availability. Installation Guidelines Intel® Server Board SE7500CW2 6.3 Adaptec 2100S, 2110S, or 3410S, RAID cards cause LILO to fail.