On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:53:35 UTC, PJ wrote:

> Need a new server to run OS/2 Warp Server.
> Does anyone run Warp Server on any current IBM server
> or any other well known brand?

I'm using an IBM Server 206m. This is a 3.2GHz P4 with 512MB of memory.
Also has a CDROM drive and a diskette drive (fitted afterwards).

This model range comes with SCSI (well, SAS) options; AVOID. The Adaptec
chip is completely unsupported. More details...

Basic motherboard supports 4 SATA connectors. Uses an Intel controller
chip, well supported by the Dani driver. CDROM is on a standard ATAPI
connection. Disks fit into plastic slides (best to buy these from IBM
Spares, then fit your own disks); four bays. In standard configuration,
disks are cabled directly.

There are PCI slots, also a PCI-E x1 and a x8. Onboard ATI 7000 graphics
supported by SNAP. Onboard 10/100/1000 Ethernet via a Broadcom chip, but
only a basic NDIS driver available; I intend changing to a better card.

There are hot swap and simple swap options. There is also an option for
two extra PCI-X slots on a daughterboard. I got the hot swap, PCI-X
option, which supports SAS and SATA.

What I didn't realise is that the SAS/SATA models support *both* SAS and
SATA via the unsupported Adaptec chip! So although I only wanted SATA, I
couldn't use it. Solution was to remove the little 'grand-daughter'
board with the Adaptec chip, and use the onboard SATA (removing the
SAS/SATA backplane from the hot swap bays). In retrospect, should have
bought a cheaper model, and bought the PCI-X extension as a spare part.

Which is what I did when I bought a second one!

Have had this nearly a year now, and it's been good. And I got 3 years'
on-site warranty. As usual, the machine is a dream to work on.

--
Bob Eager

Bob Eager wrote:
> On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:53:35 UTC, PJ wrote:
>
>
>>Need a new server to run OS/2 Warp Server.
>>Does anyone run Warp Server on any current IBM server
>>or any other well known brand?
>
>
> I'm using an IBM Server 206m. This is a 3.2GHz P4 with 512MB of memory.
> Also has a CDROM drive and a diskette drive (fitted afterwards).
>
> This model range comes with SCSI (well, SAS) options; AVOID. The Adaptec
> chip is completely unsupported. More details...
>
Is this the 8485-ECG model?
Peter

One dealer claims he has a IBM xSeries 226 available, specs below.
Would appreciate comments.
Thks, Peter

xSeries 226 Express Seller Model

Model Name: 8648ECG
Part Number: 8648ECG

Architecture
Orientations allowed: Vertical
Slots x bays total (free): 6(6) x 9(7)
Form factor: Tower
Hot Swap Bays - Standard: 6/6
Cooling System:

Processor
SMP processors std: 1
SMP processors max 2
BIOS type: Flash
Processor (CPU): Intel Xeon Processor with Hyper-Threading
Technology, EM64T
Processor internal clock speed: 3.00GHz
Front Side Bus: 800MHz
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Internal L2 Cache Size: 2MB

Memory
Memory (RAM) std/max: 512MB / 12GB
Optional RAM configuration: 256:512:1024:2048MB DIMMs (should be
installed in pairs)
RAM slots total: 6 DIMM
RAM slots available: 5 DIMM
RAM speed supported: 400MHz
RAM type: PC2-3200 DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk
Number of installed hard disks:
Hard disk size1: GB
Hard disk controller: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI
Hard disk type:
Max hard disk capacity: 1.8TB

Graphics Subsystem
Video RAM std/max: 16MB/16MB
Description: ATI RADEON 7000M
Graphics Data Width: 32-bit
Video RAM Type: DDR SDRAM
Resolution (max) with Standard Video RAM: 1024x768 16777216 colors
Max resolution (with max video RAM): 1024x768 16777216 colors
Max colors (with std video RAM): 16777216
Graphics Bus Interface: PCI 2.2

Optical device
Floppy diskette size: 3.5" 1.44MB
Optical device type: CD-ROM
Optical device speed: 48X Max
Device interface: EIDE
Average transfer rate: --
Average access time: 80ms
Transport: Front tray loading

Communications
Network interface: Gigabit Ethernet
Network speed: 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10Mbps

Power Management
Heat emissions: --
Sound emissions: 61dB
Power: 530W
Power supply type: 100-127V and 200-240V auto-sensing

Weight & Dimentions
Weight: 25.8Kg
Height: 467.4mm
Width: 165mm
Depth: 660mm

Security
Security features: Keyboardless and displayless operation
Selectable boot
U-Bolt anchoring feature
Mechanical locks
Power-on password

Limited warranty
Type of service: Onsite Repair
Warranty period: One year parts and labour

Expansion Options
Plug and play support:
SMP Capable:
Parallel port type:
Ports: Mouse
Keyboard
RJ-45
Video
Parallel
2 Serial
2 USB 2.0 (back)
2 USB 2.0 (front)

Well, did some more digging at ibm.com and found that OS/2 in fact is
supported on xSeries 226.
Still I'd appreciate comments though.
Peter


PJ wrote:
> One dealer claims he has a IBM xSeries 226 available, specs below.
> Would appreciate comments.
> Thks, Peter
>
> xSeries 226 Express Seller Model
>
> Model Name: 8648ECG
> Part Number: 8648ECG
>
> Architecture
> Orientations allowed: Vertical
> Slots x bays total (free): 6(6) x 9(7)
> Form factor: Tower
> Hot Swap Bays - Standard: 6/6
> Cooling System:
>
> Processor
> SMP processors std: 1
> SMP processors max 2
> BIOS type: Flash
> Processor (CPU): Intel Xeon Processor with Hyper-Threading
> Technology, EM64T
> Processor internal clock speed: 3.00GHz
> Front Side Bus: 800MHz
> Processor manufacturer: Intel
> Internal L2 Cache Size: 2MB
>
> Memory
> Memory (RAM) std/max: 512MB / 12GB
> Optional RAM configuration: 256:512:1024:2048MB DIMMs (should be
> installed in pairs)
> RAM slots total: 6 DIMM
> RAM slots available: 5 DIMM
> RAM speed supported: 400MHz
> RAM type: PC2-3200 DDR2 SDRAM
>
> Hard Disk
> Number of installed hard disks:
> Hard disk size1: GB
> Hard disk controller: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI
> Hard disk type:
> Max hard disk capacity: 1.8TB
>
> Graphics Subsystem
> Video RAM std/max: 16MB/16MB
> Description: ATI RADEON 7000M
> Graphics Data Width: 32-bit
> Video RAM Type: DDR SDRAM
> Resolution (max) with Standard Video RAM: 1024x768 16777216 colors
> Max resolution (with max video RAM): 1024x768 16777216 colors
> Max colors (with std video RAM): 16777216
> Graphics Bus Interface: PCI 2.2
>
> Optical device
> Floppy diskette size: 3.5" 1.44MB
> Optical device type: CD-ROM
> Optical device speed: 48X Max
> Device interface: EIDE
> Average transfer rate: --
> Average access time: 80ms
> Transport: Front tray loading
>
> Communications
> Network interface: Gigabit Ethernet
> Network speed: 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10Mbps
>
> Power Management
> Heat emissions: --
> Sound emissions: 61dB
> Power: 530W
> Power supply type: 100-127V and 200-240V auto-sensing
>
> Weight & Dimentions
> Weight: 25.8Kg
> Height: 467.4mm
> Width: 165mm
> Depth: 660mm
>
> Security
> Security features: Keyboardless and displayless operation
> Selectable boot
> U-Bolt anchoring feature
> Mechanical locks
> Power-on password
>
> Limited warranty
> Type of service: Onsite Repair
> Warranty period: One year parts and labour
>
> Expansion Options
> Plug and play support:
> SMP Capable:
> Parallel port type:
> Ports: Mouse
> Keyboard
> RJ-45
> Video
> Parallel
> 2 Serial
> 2 USB 2.0 (back)
> 2 USB 2.0 (front)

On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:10:15 UTC, PJ wrote:

> Hard disk controller: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI

Check that this is supported.

> Description: ATI RADEON 7000M

This is fine if you have SNAP.

> Network interface: Gigabit Ethernet
> Network speed: 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10Mbps

What chip? Still, can always add a card.

--
Bob Eager

SNAP is OK, also I found a driver for both Ultra320 SCSI
and the NIC, which is from Broadcom. Don't know chip no., but IBM's
site states it supports the xSeries 226.
I think I'll place an order for it, and will report the result when
"known". Have no experience with SCSI, so that can be fun.....
Peter


Bob Eager wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:10:15 UTC, PJ wrote:
>
>
>>Hard disk controller: Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI
>
>
> Check that this is supported.
>
>
>>Description: ATI RADEON 7000M
>
>
> This is fine if you have SNAP.
>
>
>>Network interface: Gigabit Ethernet
>>Network speed: 1000Mbps,100Mbps,10Mbps
>
>
> What chip? Still, can always add a card.
>

On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 23:00:31 UTC, PJ wrote:

> SNAP is OK, also I found a driver for both Ultra320 SCSI
> and the NIC, which is from Broadcom. Don't know chip no., but IBM's
> site states it supports the xSeries 226.
> I think I'll place an order for it, and will report the result when
> "known". Have no experience with SCSI, so that can be fun.....

The Broadcom driver is a basic NDIS one, and is apparently a bit lacking
in sophistication. Having said that, I've been using it for a year...

Be sure to get all the IBM firmware and diagnostics updates, as well as
drivers, off their site. The manuals may also have been updated (e.g.
for an earlier machine they documented previously un-documented (but
highly useful) jumper settings.
--
Bob Eager