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

Chris Fanning
2007-06-19T11:24:43Z

Hi,

On 6/19/07, Petersson, Mats <Mats.Petersson@amd.com>
wrote:
>

> > Why would a machine that can run linux, not run Xen?
> > (Unless you are looking for Hardware Virtualization that is.)
>
> Generally, I would agree with that. I''m sure there are some
exceptions.
>
> It''s also depending a lot on what you mean by
"compatible" (or
> "incompatible"). Does compatible mean that "there are no
reason why it
> wouldn''t run, but no-one has tested it" or
"It''s been tested by a
> verifiable source". The latter case is what''s listed on the
link given
> by Chris. That doesn''t mean that OTHER systems won''t run
Xen without
> problems. That some machine ISN''T listed doesn''t mean
that it''s not
> compatible by the former meaning (although it is POSSIBLE that
it''s not
> listed because it failed - most companies don''t want to get in
trouble
> by listing "non-working" solutions in a "name and
shame" fashion!). Just
> that it''s not compatible by the latter meaning...
>
> I''m pretty sure that the list given is simply based on what has
been
> submitted to XenSource for testing, or that has been tested specifically
> by the manufacturer.

I''d agree with that.
>
> Note also that XenEnterprise 3.1 (which is based on a Xen 3.0.x
> hypervisor) has been tested on the previously mentioned DL145 machine,
> so I don''t see any reason why the open-source version
shouldn''t run on
> this machine, regardless of what HP claims.
>

Well, I am actually looking for confirmation on a ProLiant ML150 G3
machine, not the DL145.

I just don''t want to buy the machine to find out that there''s
some
problem that stops me from using it for it''s intended purpose.

Thanks.
Chris.

> --
> Mats
> >
> > 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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