Hi, We have added a new addition to our "Generic x86 Boards and Appliances" hardware list...
Lanner LEC-7220-N4 Atom N2800 Fanless Appliance http://doc.astlinux.org/userdoc:board_lanner_lec-7220-n4 New product, this was one of the first units produced, announced last Fall by Lanner. It is included in the somewhat specialized "Digital Signage / Machine Vision and Control" category, clearly this is a ubiquitous x86 embedded platform. The key features of this system are world-class build quality, fanless, 4x Intel NIC's and 14 Watts when idle with SATA SSD. Executive summary: - Intel Atom N2800 (1.86 GHz, 2Cores, 4 Threads) - 4x Intel 82583V PCIe NIC's - SATA II and CompactFlash Storage - Fanless aluminum case with power button, locking power connector - Serial or VGA console - Power Adapter - Price: $370 USD (Direct, including shipping from Toronto) Add a stick of RAM and flash storage, you have a powerful AstLinux system. Details: The labor required to to get a working AstLinux system is the least possible. Simply place the box on it's back and unscrew the four rubber feet (no tools required), the whole back opens like a car hood. Everything is easily accessible, (note static conductive 'pillows' to connect the NIC's and USB's to the case). No screws, no removing cards or antennas, no heat spreader addition and no BIOS setup changes necessary. So, given a SO-DIMM and a CF card blessed with AstLinux it literally takes only 1-2 minutes to have AstLinux booting from opening the shipped box. Add another minute or two for a SATA SSD, all cables provided. Performing iperf tests (Mac -> eth1 -> eth0 -> Mac) were at near Gb line speed, (853 Mbps) at 78% idle (via top). It is interesting that the Lanner FW-7541D with the same NIC's is 923 Mbps, not sure why the difference, but great performance regardless. Comparing the Intel Atom D525 vs. N2800 in a PHP benchmark script, the N2800 is 6% faster... ++ == D525 (Jetway JBC373F38) == CPU : Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D525 @ 1.80GHz PHP version : 5.3.28 Platform : Linux -------------------------------------- test_math : 8.952 sec. test_stringmanipulation : 9.596 sec. test_loops : 6.563 sec. test_ifelse : 4.421 sec. -------------------------------------- Total time: : 29.532 sec. == N2800 (LEC-7220) == CPU : Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N2800 @ 1.86GHz PHP version : 5.3.28 Platform : Linux -------------------------------------- test_math : 8.375 sec. test_stringmanipulation : 8.846 sec. test_loops : 6.403 sec. test_ifelse : 4.238 sec. -------------------------------------- Total time: : 27.862 sec. ++ A Fintek F81865 chip is onboard for lm-sensors monitoring: ---------------- f81865f-isa-0a00 Adapter: ISA adapter +3.3V: +3.36 V VCORE: +0.95 V (max = +2.04 V) 5V: +5.09 V 12V: +12.14 V 3VSB: +3.31 V Vbat: +3.23 V SYS Temp: +45.0 C (high = +85.0 C, hyst = +81.0 C) (crit = +100.0 C, hyst = +96.0 C) sensor = thermistor CPU Temp: +46.0 C (high = +85.0 C, hyst = +81.0 C) (crit = +100.0 C, hyst = +96.0 C) sensor = thermistor ---------------- Note that VCORE does vary to save power and reduce heat, typically 0.86 V to 1.05 V The LEC-7220 works as expected in every way. The case is only slightly warm to the touch, I have not yet seen either temperature rise to 50 C when operating at at room temperature. The LEC-7220 BIOS is from AMI, and the defaults work perfectly with AstLinux. Though not as complete (fewer options) then the Jetway AMI BIOS. Minor quibbles, the SO-DIMM must be unlatched to replace the CompactFlash card. Additionally the COM1 and COM2 labels on the case appear to be reversed, as ttyS0 uses the serial port labeled COM2. I reported this back to Lanner and expect this to be addressed in the future. Summary: For a VoIP-only AstLinux platform acting as the firewall/router, the Lanner LEC-7220 ticks every checkbox. Fanless, only slightly warm to the touch, both CF and SATA storage, 4x Intel NIC's and build quality that would make a German drool. If only Lanner would produce this box in high volumes and allow Logic Supply, Newegg, etc. to retail these in the $300 USD range. Until then, purchasing direct from Lanner is the best method to obtain this excellent AstLinux hardware. Disclaimer, keep in mind I have tested this box for less than a week. I have no affiliation with Lanner. Lonnie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start Your Social Network Today - Download eXo Platform Build your Enterprise Intranet with eXo Platform Software Java Based Open Source Intranet - Social, Extensible, Cloud Ready Get Started Now And Turn Your Intranet Into A Collaboration Platform http://p.sf.net/sfu/ExoPlatform _______________________________________________ Astlinux-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/astlinux-users Donations to support AstLinux are graciously accepted via PayPal to [email protected].
