Specifications

122 IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Planning and Implementation Guide

Linux

Linux is an open source operating system that runs on numerous platforms from

embedded systems to mainframe computers. It provides a UNIX like

implementation in many computer architectures.

At the time of this writing, the supported versions of Linux on POWER7

processor technology-based servers are as follows:

򐂰 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 2 for POWER, with current

maintenance updates available from Novell to enable all planned functionality

򐂰 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for POWER, or later

򐂰 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 for POWER, or later

Linux operating system licenses are ordered separately from the hardware. You

can obtain Linux operating system licenses from IBM to be included with your

POWER7 processor technology-based servers, or from other Linux distributors.

For information about the features and external devices supported by Linux, go

to the following website:

http://www.ibm.com/systems/p/os/linux/

For information about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, go to the following website:

http://www.novell.com/products/server

For information about Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Servers, go to the

following website:

http://www.redhat.com/rhel/features

Full system partition planning

In the full system partition installation, you have several AIX version options, as

explained in “Operating system support” on page 119.

Important: For systems ordered with the Linux operating system, IBM ships

the most current version available from the distributor. If you require another

version than the one shipped by IBM, you must obtain it by downloading it

from the Linux distributor's website. Information concerning access to a

distributor's website is on the product registration card delivered to you as part

of your Linux operating system order.

Important: Be sure to update your system with the latest Linux on Power

service and productivity tools from the IBM website at:

http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/home.html