Memory Requirements
Different installation methods have different memory requirements during installation.
After installation is completed, the system administrator may reduce memory to the
desired size. SUSE recommends using:
For installation from NFS or SMB installation sources.
512 MB
For installation using VNC. Graphical feedback is provided through
a Java-enabled Web browser. Installation sources are accessible over
512 MB
FTP. The increased memory requirement during installation results
from using temporary disk space in memory (RAM disk) during the
package transfers.
Disk Space Requirements
1.6 GB disk space is required for the installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
Network Connection
A network connection is needed to communicate with your SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server system. This can be one or more of the following connections or network cards:
• OSA-2 (Token Ring and Ethernet, only available on z900)
• OSA Express Ethernet (including Fast and Gigabit Ethernet)
• OSA Express High-Speed Token Ring (only available on z800, z900, z890, and
z990)
• HiperSockets or Guest LAN
• 10 GBE, VSWITCH
The following interfaces are still included, but no longer supported:
• CTC (or virtual CTC)
• ESCON
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Architecture-Specific Information
