what RAM do you recommend for it? i had issues with Crucial in my other Jetway
boxes.. just interested to know what you use..
although I think the NF99FL-525 takes 1066.. surprised to see this one takes
800..
-Christopher
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From: Lonnie Abelbeck <[email protected]>
To: AstLinux Users Mailing List <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] Jetway JBC373F38W Atom D525 Fanless Appliance
Quick followup:
Newegg is now also offering the JBC373F38W (HBJC373F38W) for $250 US + shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856107120
Note: Newegg uses the part number of HBJC373F38W rather than the model number
of JBC373F38W. Same box.
Lonnie
On Apr 19, 2013, at 4:55 PM, Lonnie Abelbeck 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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