Ubuntu Server in HP ProLiant Server?

[bullgr]

hi...

i would to ask if someone knows or had experience installing Ubuntu Server
on a HP ProLiant DL Server 180 G5 (100 series)?

here are the models and specs:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...4-3328421.html

i am experienced with Ubuntu Server installing/setting up in a normal pc
but in my workplace we need a rack server and so we decide to buy a
HP ProLiant DL Server 180 G5 (100 series).

so, can i install/setup such a machine with Ubuntu Server?
hp supports red hat & suse (drivers) but i want to stick with ubuntu and
use the knowledge i earn hard in the last 2 years with Ubuntu Server and
not to switch to red hat or suse.

the most difficult part of this is i believe (and after googling) the sas
drivers for the hard disk controllers of hp.

has anyone installed/setup Ubuntu Server on a HP ProLiant DL Server
180 G5 (100 series) with these sas controllers?

please do not ask why we don't buy a Dell Server...
it's the Dell resellers fault in my country

[magicfab]

In case anyone ends up in this thread looking for HP Proliant servers support in Ubuntu, this line of servers is now certified to run Ubuntu.

The complete list is here (scroll down that page):
http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certificat...ategory=Server

HP's site on Ubuntu + Proliant is here:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/s...ftware/ubuntu/