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Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Product Notes

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Updated: September 2018
 
 

Linux Requirement to Disable x2APIC

Your server includes a function called x2APIC, which is enabled by default, but must sometimes be disabled before installing some versions of Linux. The following table shows the versions for which it must be disabled.


Note -  You must disable x2APIC before booting Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant. See Disable x2APIC Before Booting Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant (CR 7112255) for details.
OS
Disable x2APIC?
Oracle Linux 6.0 or later
No
Oracle Linux 5.6 or later
Yes
RHEL 6.0
No
RHEL 5.6
Yes
Oracle VM 2.2.1
Yes
SLES11 SP1
No
SLES11 SP1 with Xen
Yes
Oracle Linux 5.6 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
Disable to install, enable after