Yes, you beat me to it, the APU1 SD card is via USB, which I'm not a big fan of. And somehow an SD card does not give me that long-term quality feel.
Lonnie On Nov 17, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Michael Keuter <[email protected]> wrote: > The SD card in the APU is connected via the USB bus, so it will be not like a > CF card. > > Sent from my iPad > > Michael > >> Am 17.11.2014 um 23:03 schrieb Michael Knill >> <[email protected]>: >> >> Thanks Lonnie >> >> The APU does have an SD card slot and you can purchase SLC SD cards. Do you >> think this is a viable option? Is it any less reliable than CF? >> >> Regards >> Michael Knill >> >> >> On 18 Nov 2014, at 3:16 am, Lonnie Abelbeck <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I agree the mSATA version (SDSA6DM-032G) is hard to find at the moment. The >> 2.5" SATA version (SDSA6GM-032G) is easier, but ebay is still the best >> choice currently here in the US. >> >> So far the SanDisk U110's are working well for me, the mSATA version is in >> my Jetway JBC373F38W (which runs warm normally) and from the S.M.A.R.T data >> the "194 Temperature_Celsius" runs about 10 C higher than the "SYS Temp >> (typically 50 C)" around 60 C. The drive reached 66 C at one point. But no >> issues. >> >> The 2.5" version in a Lanner Atom C2358 box and runs only 2 C above "SYS >> Temp (typically 45 C)" around 47 C. The drive's S.M.A.R.T max was only 51 C >> at one point. >> >> I realize the APU1 begs for a mSATA, though it seems in my testing the 2.5" >> version does run cooler since the plastic case is insulating and is often >> mounted somewhat away from the heat. >> >> Lonnie >> >> >>> On Nov 17, 2014, at 5:32 AM, Michael Knill >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Lonnie >>> >>> I am still having trouble sourcing the mSATA version of this product. Very >>> tempted to purchase Emphase actually. >>> Have you found a reliable distributor? (that can send to Australia) >>> >>> Regards >>> Michael Knill >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 30 Oct 2014, at 1:09 pm, Lonnie Abelbeck <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Michael, >>> >>> SanDisk products should be available worldwide, aren't they ? >>> >>> The U110 replaces the previous U100 series, they may be working through the >>> transition now, keep checking. >>> >>> Lonnie >>> >>> >>>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 7:32 PM, Michael Knill >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks Lonnie >>>> >>>> Looks good. Seems a little hard to source overall. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Michael Knill >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 30 Oct 2014, at 10:27 am, Lonnie Abelbeck <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Fewer new x86 boxes are offering CompactFlash sockets as was the >>>> defacto-standard for many years. In addition, the price of CF cards seem >>>> to be going up. >>>> >>>> On the other hand many SATA SSD storage offerings start at 64-128 GB and >>>> overkill for an AstLinux system and priced accordingly. >>>> >>>> Given that, we may have found a good SATA SSD that balances, capacity, >>>> price and durability. >>>> >>>> SanDisk U110 mSATA/SATA SSD >>>> http://www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/sata/u110/ >>>> >>>> Of interest are the mSATA and 2.5" SATA versions. For AstLinux testing I >>>> have purchased a couple off ebay... >>>> >>>> mSATA - "SanDisk U110 SDSA6DM-032G" >>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/161405317721/ >>>> >>>> 2.5" SATA - "SanDisk U110 SDSA6GM-032G" >>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/151394742857/ >>>> >>>> The U110 include capacitors for power-loss protection: >>>> SanDisk - Unexpected Power Loss Protection - White Paper >>>> http://www.sandisk.com/assets/docs/unexpected_power_loss_protection_final.pdf >>>> >>>> And a small amount the the U110 flash is configured as SLC for a write >>>> cache (nCache). >>>> >>>> The U110 2.5" case is plastic (not metal) but in some situations that may >>>> help conducting heat from the bracket *into* the SSD. BTW, no mounting >>>> screws are provided. >>>> >>>> So far in my testing they work well, I'm trying to abuse them :-) The >>>> SanDisk U110 series seems like a good match for the boxes we use, but who >>>> knows how they will perform longterm. >>>> >>>> The 32GB parts have an endurance spec of 20 TBW (TeraBytes Written), which >>>> related to AstLinux voicemail storage often writes to disk the most... >>>> -- >>>> Voicemail Writes: 26 KB/sec (.wav, .WAV, .ulaw) >>>> >>>> Endurance: 20 TBW (32 GB) -> 3500 minutes/day, every day for 10 years >>>> -- >>>> So even if the 20 TBW is somewhat best-case there is plenty of margin for >>>> a typical Astlinux system. >>>> >>>> The SanDisk U110 series also offers 16GB versions, at 10 TBW endurance, >>>> somewhat less expensive but harder to find at this time. >>>> >>>> Finally, SanDisk offers a nice "SSD Dashboard" application, but only for >>>> Windows, view info, update firmware, etc. . Though I was able to run it >>>> using VMware Fusion on OS X using Windows 7 via a USB 2.0 connection and >>>> this adapter: >>>> http://www.startech.com/HDD/Adapters/USB-3-SATA-adapter-cable-with-UASP~USB3S2SAT3CB >>>> >>>> SanDisk SSD DASHBOARD INSTALLER (Windows Only) >>>> http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15108/~/sandisk-ssd-dashboard-support-information >>>> >>>> It is too soon to say if the SanDisk U110 SSD series is a great AstLinux >>>> storage option, do your own research and try one if you want to test. >>>> >>>> Lonnie >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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]. >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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]. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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]. >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server >>> from Actuate! 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