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Since the original question was related to 'server' usage... the 
compatibilty list tells if the components found on a single board 
(along with its BIOS) are supported. It doesn't statethat a specific 
combination or future setup will work.

For example, we just had to find out that iir-based icp controllers 
work extraordinarily fine as long as <4G RAM are used. Upgrading 
memory beyond 4G turns your big server(s) into one really big problem.

I just filed a bug report.

So before taking decision for software/hardware that is expected to 
run hundreds of miles away, it would be reasonable to also take 
system changes into account that may be planned for the future.

My $0.02
vt