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Re: [Xen-users] Trying to build a stable XEN server

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From: Max E Baro <MEB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 15:38:30 -0400

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>Max E Baro wrote:
>
>> I currently have the machine installed with Xen 2.0.7, using Linux
>> Kernel 2.4.30. I have 3 virtual machines each with its own bridge and
>> NIC interface. I can run my apps in the virtual machines, but I get the
>> problem where the system will completely freeze with no explanation on
>> the console, or in the error logs. I read posts where some users have
>> run into this in the past with Dell servers, but found no solutions.
>
>
>
> Disable USB in the bios and things will be stable. It is a known problem
> with a number of Dells, but as yet there is no official fix as far as I
> know. Once USB is disabled it'll be solid as a rock.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> -Barry Flanagan

Many thanks to Barry and all who have posted. I've disabled USB in the BIOS and recompiled the kernel removing USB drivers. I am in the process of pounding the server to see how long it lasts this time.

I still don't get ACPI loading on bootup. Is this something that is particular to the 2.6 iteration of XEN?

Max Baro
Technical Support Representative
FACTS Services, Inc.
(305) 284 - 7440
meb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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