If using the Compaq Integrated Netelligent 10/100 TX Controller on a ProLiant 1850R server and you do not plan to use the SmartStart installation process to setup your server, you must install updated support software for your controller to connect properly to the network, refer to Appendix G, “Updating LAN Drivers” for instructions.

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SCO OpenServer and SCO UnixWare

Device Drivers from Compaq

￿Your server must have certain device drivers to operate under the SCO OpenServer and UnixWare 2.1.x operating systems. Drivers that are not bundled with SCO’s shipping media are located on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD. There are three methods to install the SCO operating system onto your server:

An integrated Compaq SmartStart installation is available to assist you with installation of your server by automatically creating the Compaq System Partition with tools to help configure and diagnose your server. The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD also includes all the SCO UNIX device drivers for your system.

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Alternatively, selecting the “Manual Path” after booting the Compaq

SmartStart and Support Software CD automatically creates the Compaq

System Partition with tools to help configure and diagnose your server

and allows you to use SCO’s interview process. Depending on the

operating system, it may be necessary to use the Compaq Boot Time

Loadable Drivers (BTLD) diskette or the Compaq Host Bus Adapters

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(HBA) diskette along with the Compaq Extended Feature Supplement

(EFS) diskette to install all the driver support. These can be downloaded

onto floppies with tools available on the Compaq SmartStart and Support

Software CD. To create these floppies, boot the Compaq SmartStart and

Support Software CD and follow the instructions to create Supplemental

 

Support Software diskettes. One of the diskettes on the Compaq EFS

 

contains a bootable documentation diskette. Before attempting to install

 

the SCO UNIX software, boot this diskette and read the README file

 

for the Compaq EFS. It instructs you on how to use the BTLD or HBA

 

diskettes along with the SCO installation media.

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1850R specifications

The Compaq 1850R, introduced in the late 1990s, is a robust and versatile server known for its reliability and performance. This rack-mounted server was designed to cater to the evolving needs of businesses that required high availability and scalability in their IT infrastructure.

At the core of the Compaq 1850R is its support for dual Intel Pentium III processors. This dual-processor configuration provides enhanced multitasking capabilities, allowing the server to handle more simultaneous processes effectively. With a clock speed of up to 1 GHz, businesses could run demanding applications and services with improved speed and efficiency.

One of the standout features of the Compaq 1850R is its impressive memory capacity. The server supports up to 8GB of SDRAM, which allows it to manage larger datasets and facilitate better performance for memory-intensive applications. This makes the 1850R an ideal choice for database management and enterprise resource planning.

Storage options are another highlight of the Compaq 1850R. The server can accommodate multiple hot-swappable hard drive bays, supporting both SCSI and IDE drives. This flexibility allows organizations to scale their storage needs as their data requirements grow. The ability to add or replace drives without downtime is a significant advantage for maintaining high availability environments.

In terms of networking, the Compaq 1850R features integrated Ethernet ports for reliable network connectivity. The server also supports advanced RAID configurations, which enhances data protection and improves performance by distributing I/O across multiple drives. This feature is particularly important for businesses that rely heavily on data integrity and availability.

The design of the 1850R is optimized for rack mounting, a standard for enterprise environments looking to maximize space and efficiency. Its compact form factor fits seamlessly into standard 19-inch racks, making it suitable for various server rooms and data centers.

Overall, the Compaq 1850R is a powerful server that combines solid processing capability, extensive memory support, and flexible storage options. It remains a valuable asset for organizations seeking to build a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure. As businesses continue to demand efficiency and performance from their servers, the 1850R stands as a testament to Compaq's commitment to quality and innovation in the tech industry.