AppLabs
December 5, 2002
This document presents the results of the Linux Compatibility testing with RedHat 7.2 and RedHat 7.3, RedHat Advanced Server 2.1 and RedHat 8.0 on the Sun[tm] LX50 server.
AppLabs' Linux compatibility testing of this system showed the Sun[tm] LX50 to be compatible with RedHat 7.2 and RedHat 7.3, RedHat Advanced Server 2.1 and RedHat 8.0. The Sun[tm] LX50 is awarded the AppLabs Linux Compatibility mark.
System Configuration
The following table defines the system configuration tested by AppLabs.
| System  Configuration |
| Company |
  SUN Microsystems |
| Model |
  Sun[tm] LX50 |
| Chipset |
  ServerWorks* Enterprise ServerSet* III HE SL |
| Processor |
  2 x Intel Pentium III 1.4Ghz |
| RAM |
  1GB of SDRAM Memory |
| HBA |
  Adaptec embedded AIC-7899 dual channel Ultra 160/LVD ver 2.57S4 |
| Serial  Ports |
  2 x RJ45 serial ports 16550a |
| Parallel  Ports |
  None |
| USB  Ports |
  4 USB Ports |
| Other  Devicees |
  6 DIMM Slots, 4 USB Ports, 2 RJ45 serial ports,   1 64bit full size PCI slot, 1 64bit low profile PCI slot |
| BIOS  Revision |
  SCB2 BIOS ver 2.03 |
Testing Results
The following table defines the hardware as tested in this system by AppLabs, and provides the pass/fail results.
Tests and determinations are available for reference in
ASCII format for immediate viewing.
| Test | Comment | Result |
| Installation Testing |
| CD-ROM Installation |
|
PASSED |
| NFS/FTP Installation |
|
PASSED |
| Device Auto Probing |
|
PASSED |
| Base System Testing |
| Kernel Compatibility |
|
PASSED |
| LILO Compatibility |
|
PASSED |
| Heavy I/O Test |
|
PASSED |
| Network Test |
|
PASSED |
| Network Load Test |
(Not required on Workstation Test) |
PASSED |
| SMP Test |
(Only required multiprocessor systems) |
PASSED |
| Display Adapter |
| Console Compatibility |
|
PASSED |
| X Server Compatibility |
|
PASSED |
| Serial Ports |
| Kernel Detection |
|
PASSED |
| Setserial Compatibility |
|
PASSED |
| Throughput Testing |
|
PASSED |
| Parallel Ports |
| Kernel Detection |
|
PASSED |
| Compatibility Testing |
|
PASSED |
| Mouse |
| Kernel Detection |
|
PASSED |
| Compatibility Testing |
|
PASSED |
| Keyboard |
| Compatibility Test |
|
PASSED |
Hardware Details
The following table defines the hardware configuration details for the tested system.
| Hardware Configuration Information |
| Motherboard and Processor |
The mainboard is a Sun[tm] LX50 with the . Processor is an 2 x Intel Pentium III 1.4Ghz. |
| Display Adapters |
ATI Rage XL |
| I/O Ports and Buses |
Other ports include: |
| Network Interface |
Onboard i82557/i82558 dual 10/100 ethernet controller. |
| CDROM |
Samsung CD-ROM SN-12 |
| Audio Chipset / Sound Card |
None
|
| Floppy Drive |
1.44MB standard |
| Hard Drive |
Seagate ST373405LC SCSI ultra 160 |
| Testing Peripherals |
Keyboard as tested is a 101-key generic.
Mouse as tested is a Logitech PS/2 mouse.
|
| Miscellaneous Hardware |
None |
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