Supported Linux Operating Systems

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The Oracle Server X5-8 supports the following minimum Linux operating systems.

Linux OS Version	Edition
Oracle	Oracle Linux 6.6 and 7.1 OS for x86 (64-bit) with the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux Release 3 update 5 Note - Optionally, the Red Hat Compatible Kernel can be used on Oracle Linux 6.6 and 7.1 OS for x86 (64-bit).
Red Hat	Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6 and 7.1 OS for x86 (64-bit) Note - Optionally, the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux Release 3 u5 can be installed on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6 and 7.1 OS for x86 (64-bit).

The Linux Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) identifies hardware that is compatible with Linux operating systems. To find the latest Linux versions supported for the Oracle Server X5-8, go to the following sites and search using your server model number:

Oracle Linux: http://linux.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=117:1:3991604960223967
Red Hat Enterprise Linux: https://access.redhat.com/certifications

Note - For all late-breaking requirements for the operating system, refer to the latest version of the Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notes. Additionally, you can install any other supported operating system or virtual machine software on your server. Refer to the latest version of the Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-8/docs-videos.

Note - If the Oracle Linux 6.6 OS was preinstalled, it was installed with the server set to Legacy BIOS. If you choose to boot the server in UEFI Boot Mode, the preinstalled image is not accessible. Therefore, if you want to use the Oracle Linux 6.6 OS with the UEFI/ BIOS Boot Mode set to UEFI, you must perform a fresh installation of Oracle Linux 6.6 OS.

Supported Linux Operating Systems

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