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Hi, the ethernet of my O2 R5K is dying. I want to use the PCI slot for an SCSI card so I have to change the motherboard for a new(old) one. And here comes my doubts: What are the differences between the different motherboards references?
I know the lastest one has a new serial port chipset (O2+) but Is there any difference between a cheap 030-1038-003 board and my 030-1327-002? Only newer manufacturing?

Thanks.

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Alberto

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I'm sure there is some difference but unless you specifically need the new board, I've swapped different kinds of mainboards a few times, even between r5k and r10k O2's, and never had a problem.

Perfect! Now it's time to look for a new motherboard...

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Alberto

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Just to clarify, the 1327 is found in many older O2s aswell, and right now there is no proof/confirmation that the main difference between
a 1327 board and older boards is some kind of new/improved serial port hardware (it's what many companies believe, and many have to abide
by the idea, but is it true?). I'll hopefully be able to test this soon, but as the guy sending me the relevant data is in Greece, it could be a while
(he has other matters on his mind I expect).

As long as you update the PROM to 4.18, I doubt you'll notice any difference, though in terms of general long term reliability a happy medium
perhaps is to go for a 1227 instead.

Ian.

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Yes, but the cost of a 1227 are twice what I paid for my O2... (No summer sale?)

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Alberto

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TBH I wasn't implying getting one from me because indeed I aim them at companies. I was thinking more just
from Nekochan or eBay. Alas, I can't disount O2 mbds. If it wasn't for them, I would have probably had to give
up this whole SGI thing a year or two ago & close my site. They've saved my financial butt several times.

A company in China wanted ten 1327s, but it takes me months just to find 1 or 2 so I couldn't help them (I only
had one available). Sometimes not having the qty being sought is an uber PITA.

Ian.

Hey Guys,
Where on the motherboard are these numbers? I have 5 or 6 of these and may be able to help out.
Let me know,
John

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On the board edge, just behind the PCI slot. Can be hard to see on some R5K boards.

Ian.

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