Re: [Xen-users] Is HP server hardware incompatible with Xen?

Matt Okeson-Harlow
2007-06-19T11:02:53Z

Why would a machine that can run linux, not run Xen?
(Unless you are looking for Hardware Virtualization that is.)

On Tue, Jun 19, 2007 at 12:53:34PM +0200, Chris Fanning
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> >I have Xen running on an HP DL 145 G2 just fine.
> I need a stand alone chasis. :(
>
> I''ve read this
> http://hcl.xensource.com/?showall=no&subtab=systems
>
> Does anyone know if it is up to date?
>
> Is it really such a task to find xen compatible machines?
>
> Thanks again.
> Chris.
>
> On 6/19/07, Matt Okeson-Harlow <matt@technomage.net> wrote:
> >Chris,
> >
> >I have Xen running on an HP DL 145 G2 just fine.
> >
> >The only issue is that I cannot use the LOM serial console due to what
Xen
> >does with serial ports.
> >
> >Otherwise, no issues.
> >
> >On Tue, Jun 19, 2007 at 11:47:20AM +0200, Chris Fanning wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> We''ve been using xen with pc clones for some time now.
> >> But now the boss wants to get serious and start using real
servers.
> >> We''ve been looking at HP.
> >>
> >> I got in touch with a couple of distributors for prices and much
to my
> >> suprise, I''ve been told by one HP Partner that Xen does
not run on HP
> >> hardware. (a ProLiant ML 150)
> >>
> >> He continued to tell me that he could offer me a special deal
installing
> >> vmware.
> >> This feels like FUD.
> >> I would like to know your opinions/experiences.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >> Chris.
> >>
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> >
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