OpenBSD/powerpc64 supports POWER9 PowerNV machines based on the Raptor Talos II and Blackbird boards. POWER8 support is included but untested.
- Processor family
- IBM POWER9; POWER8 support untested
- OpenBSD mode
- 64-bit
- Ports architecture
powerpc64- Status
- Supported platform
Machines
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Workstations and servers | Raptor Talos II |
| Desktop boards | Raptor Blackbird |
Characteristics
- This is a PowerNV port for running directly on the hardware. PowerVM and PowerKVM guests are not supported.
- POWER8 support exists but is untested; the established targets use POWER9.
- Petitboot can start the installer from USB media or over the network.
OpenBSD history
OpenBSD 6.8 was the first official powerpc64 release. It added a native 64-bit POWER platform separate from the 32-bit macppc port for Apple machines. Port history
Installation
This port does not run under PowerVM or PowerKVM.
OpenBSD 7.9 installation instructions
Packages
The ports architecture name is powerpc64. See Managing Software: Packages and Ports for installation and the platform naming reference for how package restrictions use this name.