3.1 Types of Installation

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server offers two different types of installation on IBM POWER: an installation on the entire system and an installation in a logical partition (LPAR).

iSeries

Linux can only be installed in an LPAR on this type of machine. The installation on iSeries requires a telnet connection that allows control over the installation process throughout its course. An installation server in the network qualifies as a good source of installation.

pSeries

Linux can be installed on the entire system here. On IBM pSeries p630, p655, p670, and p690, it is also possible to install Linux in an LPAR. You can also start these two systems without partitioning and install on the entire system (full system partition). A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.

eServer i5/p5, System i5/p5, OpenPower

Linux can be installed on the entire system (unmanaged mode) or on an LPAR. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.

JS20 Blade, JS21 Blade

Linux can only be installed on the entire system—on a blade—on this type of machine. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.

IntelliStation, ATX Workstation and Server

Linux can only be installed on the entire system. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.