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Date:      Thu, 21 Jun 2001 11:38:32 +0200
From:      Milon Papezik <Milon.Papezik@oskarmobil.cz>
To:        freebsd-hardware@FreeBSD.ORG
Cc:        "'jsapp@iblp.org'" <jsapp@iblp.org>
Subject:   RE: Compaq DL380
Message-ID:  <11CCE9D433CFD311B32A00508B95BCA005E4A311@wh01ex02.ceskymobil.cz>

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> We're getting ready to purchase a Compaq DL380, and I had some concerns
about
> some of the things working correctly. N^@NLFirst of all, it comes with an
> integrated ethernet card, which I believe is based on the Intel 82559 
> chipset.
> This should be supported be the ex driver right?

We use that box with 4.3R - the interegrated fast Ethernet card
is supported by fxp driver and it is auto-detected during installation
(with GENERIC kernel).

> Second, I was wondering if the "Integrated Smart Array Controller" will
wor
> I called Compaq, and they said it was based on Symbios's 53C1510. I looked
> around but to no avail, I couldn't find any mention of this on the mailing
> lists. Should I buy one of the other supported RAID cards that seem to be
so
> plentiful on ebay?

The integrated SCSI is supported bby ida0 driver. It is in GENERIC kernel as
well.

>All in all, has anyone had any good/bad experiences with this particular
> computer?

We are happy with that box. Also the redundant power supply capability is
nice.

	Enjoy!
	Milon
--
milon.papezik@oskarmobil.cz (Not speaking for my employer!)


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