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HP Z820 Series User Manual

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6 Setting up and restoring Linux
HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for HP workstation customers:
HP certifies and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations.
HP certifies and supports SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations.
HP offers a SLED 11 preload on some Z series Workstations.
This chapter describes how to set up and restore the Linux® operating system. It includes these topics:
Topics
HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 45
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 45
Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 47
Proprietary graphics drivers on page 48
NOTE: After you set up the operating system, make sure the latest BIOS, drivers, and software
updates are installed. Refer to the chapter on updating the workstation.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the workstation until the
operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the
operating system from installing correctly.
HP Linux Support Matrix
Not all release streams are supported on particular platforms. To find out which streams are supported
on your workstation. refer to the Linux certification and support matrix:
1. Go to
http://www.hp.com/linux.
2. In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations.
3. Select Certification Matrix.
4. Go to the Red Hat or SUSE tab.
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HP Z820 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C602
Memory Slots16 DIMM slots
Processor OptionsIntel Xeon E5-2600 series
MemoryUp to 512 GB DDR3
Storage OptionsSATA, SAS, SSD
Graphics OptionsNVIDIA Quadro, AMD FirePro
NetworkingIntegrated Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply1125W 85% efficient
Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise Linux

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