Fwd: Re: [cobalt-users] RAQ3 Questions

[David Lucas <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> At 02:15 PM 2/28/2003 -0600, you wrote:
> >1. What is the largest hard drive the BIOS will support?
> >2. What is the max RAM for this box?
> >3. Are there any "old school" cobalt sites that provide better
> >references than the Sun site?
> >4. Is there a list FAQ I can look to in the future before posting to the
> >list?
>
> I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong, but I need to redeem myself
> for my stupid question today. :)
>
> 1) If you are using the current OSRCD, there should not be a limit on the
> hard drive size, other than needing to make sure you keep it within the
> power specs for the system. This typical means 5400 rpm drives, and that
> plus the power rating will keep you down to a reasonable size drive. I've
> seen 20 and 40GB drives, or even a pair of drives installed, but I don't
> know that you'd be able to get the latest 200GB drive to power up with the
> Raq's small power supply.

I think that there is a limit for the Raq3 - the newest OSRCD for the Raq4 
doesn't.
Maybe Bruce will step in here.  Depending on the model you have, you might 
be advised to restore with the Raq4 OSRCD.

> 2) The max "support" RAM for the bix was 512MB, although there's no reason
> why you can't run 1GB. Basically, Sun quit testing after 512MB, so that's
> all they'll support, although others have run the box with 1GB installed
> (2x512MB DIMMS) without problems.
>
> 3) The only other site that I spend much time on is www.cobaltfacts.com.
> Between this list and that site, you should be covered.

see below

> 4) Somewhere on Sun's web pages, there is a search option for searching
> this mailing list. I don't have the URL off the top of my head, but I'm
> sure someone will post it, or I'll respond back if I find it.

try the bottom of these emails

> Good luck!


from aljuhani's email of Feb 24, 2002

Cobalt Knowledge Base:
http://cobalt-knowledge.sun.com/
Alternative RaQ Help Website:
http://www.raqhelp.co.uk
Cobalt Faqs:
http://www.cobaltfaqs.com/wiki/index.php
Gerald Howtos:
http://www.raqware.com/how2.html
RaQHowTo:
http://www.raqhowto.com
Yetiservices.com HowTos:  (yea, this is mine - little content of my own)
http://www.yetiservices.com/raq/howto.html
RaqPak.com HowTos:
http://www.raqpak.com/modules.php?name=Content
RackShack HowTos:
http://forum.rackshack.net/forumdisplay.php?s=5375703f26c2a5037f627cf35a88be70&forumid=19
UK2RaQ RaQFaq:
http://www.uk2raq.com/raqfaq/




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