Poweredge2850 - 32bit OS - 12gb ram

[Sternfan]

Hi all,

I have a pe2850 that I installed the 32-bit version of Ubuntu. It had 4gb ram, and I would like to upgrade to 12gb. So, when I add 8gb ram to it, will the 32bit ubuntu see all the 12gb? Or, do I need to reinstall with the 64-bit?

Thanks,
Rob

[Wim Sturkenboom]

You need the PAE kernel for 32 bits to support more than 3GB RAM; should be in the repositories.

[Sternfan]

Thanks for the prompt reply. If I installed it with 4gb ram, shouldn't it already have the PAE Kernel? How can I check?

Rob

[dino99]

Thanks for the prompt reply. If I installed it with 4gb ram, shouldn't it already have the PAE Kernel? How can I check?

Rob

2 things to do:
- activate PAE into the bios
- install kernel generic PAE instead of simple generic (headers & image)

then all the ram will be used.

[Sternfan]

I am now thinking of taking the plunge and just putting a 64-bit version on the pe2850. Anybody have any issues with this?

Thanks,
Rob

[oldos2er]

I am now thinking of taking the plunge and just putting a 64-bit version on the pe2850. Anybody have any issues with this?

With that much RAM, I don't know why you'd want to run anything other than a 64-bit OS. What processor does the system have?

[Slim Odds]

64 bit all the way!

[pqwoerituytrueiwoq]

+1 64bit
just use flash aid (ff addon) to get flash working

[Sternfan]

The server has dual 2.8s with hyperthreading. Looks like I am going to redo the whole server.

Rob