Michael,
I bought my slim case from idotpc.com and fits the board just fine.
Thank You,
Fernando Fuentes
DIGITALVOIPNET.COM
On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 11:04 PM, Michael Knill <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Yep it does look quite functional but sorry it really it too busy for me,
> especially with the front LAN and antenna cutouts.
> I will be sticking with my NF9HQL-525 and LGX MC500 case. One power button
> at the front and my branding.
>
> But thanks it looks good. I am waiting for a slimline case for the
> NF9HQL-525 actually which is the perfect Astlinux board.
>
> Regards
> Michael Knill
>
>
>
>
> On 20/04/2013, at 7:55 AM, Lonnie Abelbeck <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > We have added a new addition to our "Generic x86" hardware list...
> >
> > Jetway JBC373F38W Atom D525 Fanless Appliance
> > http://doc.astlinux.org/userdoc:board_jetway_jbc373f38w
> >
> > This newly released appliance ("Fanless Networking Barebone" as Jetway
> calls it) uses the same Intel Atom D525 CPU as the other Jetway boards use,
> the primary difference is there is no fan required due to the included
> heat-sink case.
> >
> > Functionally, the Jetway JBC373F38W is essentially identical to the
> Jetway NF9HQL-525 mini-ITX board, though they are completely different
> board designs. In fact, I removed the DDR3 RAM and CF card from my
> NF9HQL-525 and installed it into the JBC373F38W, it worked perfectly. Only
> a tweak in the /mnt/kd/sensors.conf file was needed for proper hardware
> monitoring. The JBC373F38W provides a VGA console connector, a second
> Serial port and a set of front panel LED's.
> >
> > I personally purchased the Jetway JBC373F38W from Logic Supply for $319,
> the only additionally costs are one stick of DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM and a CF
> card. The aluminum case feels surprisingly heavy.
> >
> > Note: There is both a JBC373F38 and JBC373F38W version, the "W" includes
> a WiFi Mini PCI-e card and antenna. But since the "W" version is only $5
> (I'm told) more from Jetway, resellers will probably only stock the "W"
> version. The WiFi Mini PCI-e card and antenna can be easily removed for
> use with AstLinux.
> >
> > The AstLinux extra features including hardware watchdog, hwmon sensors,
> on/off button and startup/shutdown sounds via the internal speaker are all
> supported with our kernel. The on/off button is recessed so for testing
> this is a minor con, but for production that may be a pro. The internal
> speaker seems different from the NF9HQL-525, it is more 'screechy'
> sounding, possibly on purpose because of the tightly closed case.
> >
> > The Jetway JBC373F38W draws the same total power as the NF9HQL-525, 15
> Watts. (For reference, the net5501 is 9 Watts)
> >
> > A minor con is how the case is accessed. While a single screw allows
> access and nicely holds a 2.5" SATA SSD, changing a CF card via that access
> panel is difficult unless you are an expert at the classic game
> "Operation". The case can be opened completely (required to remove the
> WiFi card) but requires removing ten (10) small screws. Though a mSATA SSD
> can be easily changed via the single screw access panel, I tested a
> "Western Digital SLC A100 4GB mSATA SSD" (newegg.com) and it worked
> nicely.
> >
> > Summary:
> >
> > The Jetway JBC373F38W appears to be a good box for a VoIP-only AstLinux
> acting as the router. The fanless operation keeps the dust out, no fan to
> fail, and silent.
> >
> > By contrast the Jetway NF9HQL-525 provides a PCIe expansion slot, and a
> more general mini-ITX design, for a somewhat lower total system price. For
> example currently at Logic Supply the Jetway JBC373F38W is $319 US while
> the equivalent Jetway NF9HQL-525 + M350 case + AC Adapter (60W brick) is
> $280 US. Both additionally require a stick of DDR3 RAM and flash storage.
> As usual, heat-pipe or heat-sink cases are more expensive to build.
> >
> > The Jetway JBC373F38W is currently available worldwide via Logic Supply
> and possibly other sources like Newegg in the future.
> >
> > Clearly there is no one best AstLinux hardware solution, but in my
> limited testing, the Jetway JBC373F38W seems like a good option for
> AstLinux.
> >
> > Lonnie
> >
> >
> >
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