I would LIKE to install OpenBSD 4.0 on the new Asus 1u rackmount server we just acquired.
This server is going to be replacing our core portal-web server, running Python/Zope/Plone with MySQL, and rsync to mirror sites around the globe. I just joined this list this week, after searching through the FAQs, and general web-searching. I'd like to know if there are going to be any serious compatibility issues. I've tried to find a comprehensive list mapping OpenBSD 4.0 to the list of hardware on this system, but unfortunately I either I'm missing something, or else there's a lot on this system that is NOT especially compatible. I've installed the default bsd.mp just fine, and I'm trying to figure out how to use that with the correct Raid drivers. I have been using this as a guide for general RAID support, not knowing for certain if this is what I need: http://www.eclectica.ca/howto/openbsd-software-raid-howto.php I compiled it with a generic single cpu kernel, but I haven't yet figured out (just started on it yesterday) how to merge what I need for RAID support and MP support. We are a total volunteer run community, so please be patient with me/us. I've used Openbsd on and off over the years, but only for basics like firewalling and such, and the last time I actually did any work with OpenBSD was at least 2-3 years ago unfortunately. I've usually used different Linux distros for web-servers, file-servers, etc. mostly because OpenBSD didn't support multiple processors back then. Now that it does, I'm very glad, since I've liked the default security approach, stability, philosophy, etc. of OpenBSD, but it'll take a little getting "back into it". If this is the wrong list to post this to, please direct me as to the correct one. Below are the questions I have: How is the support for RAID1 on this LSI chipset? Since there are Linux drivers, is there any problem with the LSI raid? How is the thermal/monitoring support in OpenBSD on such a system? Does the mp kernel support 64 bit or only 32 bit processing? Any known issues with the dual core cpus? How much support is there for dvd burning with dual layer? Here are the specs for the system. Please either point me to the appropriate links/pages for working with the hardware and/or let me know any "gotchas" for that hardware. ASUS 1u rack mount model: RS120-e3 (PA2) Processor: Intel Pentium D 820 Dual Core LGA775 CPU 2.80 Ghz L2 Cache: 2 MB FSB: 800Mhz RAM: 2048 MB (2 GB) (supports up to 8 GB ram) RAID CHIPSET= LSI, Desire to setup RAID1 (mirror) of two 320 GB SATA2 hard drives. Setup in the LSI RAID bios as RAID1 SATA2 Stripe Size= 64KB Number of Stripes=2 State= Optimal Spans = 1 hard Drives specs : Seagate 320 GB Barracuda 7200 RPM 16 MB cache(x2) SATA2 Model: ST3320620AS DVDRW= Sony 18x dual layer dvd+r+rw/dvd-r-rw/cdrw ide model: AW-q170a Need to be able to burn for archiving/backups. Asus Motherboard Model= P5MT-R Rev: 1.03G Video: ati rage-xl pci-based vga with 8 mb video mem 2x Ethernet ports broadcom BMC5721 gigabit 1x pci express x8 slot 1.0a 1x pci-x 133 mhz/64 bit slot 1.0 1x pci 33 mhz/32 bit/5v slot 2.3 1x mini-pci socket for asus server management board 400 watt ps RAM Chipset= Supertalent PC5300 DDR2 DIMM 667 Mhz 1GB (x2 = 2 GB total supports up to 8 GB total) Thanks for any guidance, and keep up the great efforts! Cheers! -- *** Volunteer Team for the completely non-profit, non-revenue, non-business-entity dedicated to the Middle-earth Role-playing International Community at Merp.com "Fighting the noble battle against the dark forces, trying to keep alive, and growing, the dream and joy of role-playing gaming in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth" http://www.merp.com Mailing list subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Server: irc.merp.com (channel: #merpchat) Yahoo=merpcom ICQ=293-163-919 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (in case you're blocked by our spam filters). Be sure to sign up for the 3rd annual International MerpCon (2007): July 27th, 28th, & 29th in Spokane, WA, USA. This event is not run by merp.com, but by a different group of volunteers, but merp.com has donated many services to help them out. Show them your support by signing up, spreading the word, and showing up. http://www.merpcon.com "I would draw some of the great tales in fullness, and leave many only placed in the scheme, and sketched. The cycles should be linked to a majestic whole, and yet leave scope for other minds and hands, wielding paint and music and drama..." - John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, from a letter written to Milton Waldman, ca. 1951 -
