Compaq DS10 User Manual

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Linux Installation and Configuration Guide for AlphaServer  9 
 
ECG513/0100 
Compaq AlphaServer DS10 
Hardware Options 
Tested Saleable Hardware Options 
Tested saleable hardware options for the DS10 is outlined in 
Table 1. 
 All of the systems used 
come equipped with standard bus-interface devices for which drivers already exist for Linux. All 
bus-interface devices detailed use the PCI bus. Detailed information on each particular bus-
interface device can be founds in a subsection of the appropriate software. Only the installation 
and configuration details that are necessary to clarify the hardware explanation are provided in 
this table. Unless otherwise specified, the Linux kernel version used in qualifying each 
component is version 2.2.5. 
 
Table 1. Tested Saleable Options List 
Compaq PN 
Description 
Comments 
3X-MS310-BA 
DS10 128MB Memory Option 
 
3X-MS310-CA 
DS10 256MB Memory Option 
 
3X-MS310-DA 
DS10 512MB Memory Option 
 
DE500-BA 
PCI 1 CH 10/100 Ethernet 
Red Hat - Use DE4*5 or Tulip driver 
DE504-BA 
PCI 4 CH 10/100 Ethernet 
Red Hat - Use DE4*5 or Tulip driver 
DS-RZ1DA-VW 
DS-RZ1DD-WA 
DS-RZ1DD-VW 
DS-RZ2DA-WA 
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 7200RPM 
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM 
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM 
9.1 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM 
 
3X-RE56A-AA 
10 GB IDE, 10000 RPM 
 
DS-RZ1EA-VW 
DS-RZ1ED-VW 
DS-RZ2EA-WA 
18.2 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM 
18.2 GB UltraSCSI 10000 RPM 
18.2GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM 
 
DS-RZ1FB-VW 
36.4 GB UltraSCSI 7200 RPM 
 
KZPCM-DA 
UltraSCSI, 2 CH, SE, 1 CH 10/100 
Ethernet 
Need the 2.2.12 kernel from ftp site to perform install. 
KZPBA-CA 
UltraSCSI, 1 CH, SE 
Must be installed in slots 15 or 16 if not using 2.2.12 
kernel 
KZPBA-CB 
UltraSCSI, 1CH, Diff. 
Must be installed in slots 15 or 16 if not using 2.2.12 
kernel 
PBXGK-BB 
Elsa Gloria 8MB 
use XF86_3Dlabs; Must be installed in slot 14 or 15 on 
bus 00 
3X-AVH10-01 
Ensonic Sound Adapter 
Needs 2.2.12 kernel to work. 
 
For up-to-date information about configuration options, you should refer to the following web 
sites, which are updated regularly with the latest information: 
For  Alpha Systems QuickSpecs: 
http://www.digital.com/info/SOHOME/