On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Bob Tanner wrote: > Will the VA boxen run NT or Linux? > > As you know, we are almost VA exclusive at Real Time, there is exceptional > Sparc Linux box. But VA kicks all over Compaq when it comes to the bang for > the buck. > > We had a client buy some high end Compaq hardware, they also rock, but the > cost has monsterous. > > I did not so the install on the Compaq boxen, Nate any comments on the > install? Everything supported out of the box (even their Raid controller).. the RAID config software was really nasty (have to boot off a cd and then go in to it, etc).. really ugly. I much prefer Mylex's BIOS-level configuration utility... Other than that, my only complaint is the lack of raid status while the machine is running. With the Mylex controllers, you can get status on individual disks, etc. With the Compaq, all I've been able to get is general status (OK, Dead Drive, Panic).. > I do share in the admin of the Compaq boxen and they seem to be rock solid. That they are. The one thing I prefer about the compaqs over the VA's is dual hotswap power supplies in a 4u.. where with VA, you have to go to their 7u case to get that.. -- Nate Carlson <natecars at real-time.com> | Phone : (952)943-8700 http://www.real-time.com | Fax : (952)943-8500 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org