dual PIII 133MHz FSB motherboards

Bill Comisky bcomisky at pobox.com
Wed Mar 14 23:00:02 PST 2001


I'm currently looking into dual PIII 133MHz FSB motherboards for a
diskless cluster connected by fast ethernet.  I've narrowed the field a
bit, and am looking for testimonials on any of the motherboards listed
below.  Any comments on Linux compatibility, stability, and performance
will be greatly appreciated.

Also, if anyone has rack mounted any of these, what rackmount case height
did they fit in?  Realize that for those boards without integrated NIC a
card must be added (how much height will this add?).  All boards listed
are for socket 370.  The prices listed are pricewatch.com low end.

ServerWorks ServerSet III LE Chipset:
-------------------------------------

Tyan Tiger LE (S2515): $440 :  2 Intel 82559 NICs, video, angled DIMM
slots, IDE raid (not needed)

Tyan Thunder LE (S2510NG): $380 :  2 Intel 82559 NICs, video.  Available
with integrated SCSI (S2510U3NG for $500)

SuperMicro 370DLE: $280 : 1 Intel 82559 NIC


VIA Apollo Pro133A Chipset:
---------------------------

Tyan 2507D (Tiger 230): $120 :  no NIC or video

Tyan 2505 (Tiger 200): $270 : 2 Intel 82559 integrated NICs, integrated
video

Abit VP6 : $150 : no NIC or video


thanks!
Bill

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Bill Comisky
bcomisky at pobox.com





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