[Asterisk-Users] ee1000 Ethernet in Dell 1850

[Zoa]

Hmm, i dont think thats the reason they dont recommend the dell server.
The problems with the ee1000 kernel module are easily resolved, compile
the module into the kernel.

Zoa,

Andres wrote:

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>>>
>>> Digium's site now lists the Dell 1850 as a potential problem server,
>>> as it uses the intel ee1000 Ethernet chipset (as do a majority of
>>> servers in the market!).
>>>
>>> To my knowledge, ALL dell servers with Gigabit interfaces now use
>>> the same chipset. Does this mean the Digium cards can't be used in
>>> Dell servers unless you disable the onboard ethernet?
>>>
>>> I don't want to disable the onboard interface, as I use the IPMI
>>> management facility for lights-out management. I have a 2850 that
>>> doesn't have any audio problems (the reason that I contacted Digium
>>> in the first place), so I'm wondering if Digium are simply guessing
>>> at problems.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know anything specific about the supposed
>>> incompatibilities with the ee1000 kernel module?
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>>
> I am not sure where you got that chipset reference but all our
> PowerEdge 1850s come with:
> Ethernet controller: Intel Corp. 82541GI/PI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
>
> ...and they work fine with the TE410.
>
>>>
>>> There seems to be an ever-growing list of situations where you can't
>>> use the Digium cards. This is a concern to me.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>>
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