I bought an IBM x3850 and wanted to install Ubuntu on it. Then it said, that it can not find hard drives... After some time i figured out that I need to type in the kernel parameter iommu=soft. The installation worked fine.. Then there was a update.. The next time I started the system it said, that cpu #11 (number changed at the different starts) froze for 22seconds.. I rebooted the buttom via the powerbutton and selected ubuntu with the old kernel to start.. Then it worked fine.. What is the problem?
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On IBM website I only see RedHat/SUSE driver for your server model
Ubuntu is not listed, use it at your own risk.
I would try CentOS, as its the same core as RedHat, but that depend on your need.
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I am using this server for rendering. But yes, if centos does not make any problems, i will think about installing it. I asked, because Ubuntu is my favourite os... – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 12:01
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@rudolf97 Ubuntu lack server hardware support, seen compatibility problem with some HP server latelly too. I guess they put effort in other part of the distro. Kinda bad, as I agree its a good distro. – yagmoth555 Aug 22 '15 at 12:05
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Isn't there a workaround for ubuntu? Because I would really like this os, my network is build on ubuntu and apt.. – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 14:28
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Something like porting the driver to ubuntu? – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 14:31
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We talk about a production server with something not well tested? – yagmoth555 Aug 22 '15 at 14:45
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It is used for rendering, and it isn't turned on often. – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 14:59
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Then I would continue to use it as is, as I seen it boot. – yagmoth555 Aug 22 '15 at 15:02
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Yes but always turning it off via powerbutton and then restarting it with an older kernel is also not a good solution.. – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 16:46
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Dont use that OS then :/ or use another computer for that task – yagmoth555 Aug 22 '15 at 16:51
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Yes I think there is no other solution than installing opensuse... :-/ – rudolf97 Aug 22 '15 at 16:55
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I tried to install opensuse. But when I choose Installation from the menu, the three loading symbols appear. Then it goes to a black screen... Whats wrong? – rudolf97 Aug 24 '15 at 16:56