Yes UPS load plus why waste 3 NIC ports. However my current problem with
limiting UPS load is that I am powering the LB1121 LTE modem PoE which is
coming from my 24-port switch. so I can't cut it off the big UPS.
My dream single-board gateway would have 4-6 NIC's and most of them with
built in PoE injectors. But I have not come across any such board yet.
David
On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 10:04 AM, Lonnie Abelbeck <li...@lonnie.abelbeck.com>
wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> > but is it as simple as adding...
> >
> > BRIDGE0="eth2 eth3 eth4 eth5"
>
> Yes, you can bridge as many NIC's as you want to br0 .
>
> Personally I prefer to use a switch for such purposes, but if you want to
> keep your UPS load as small as possible for critical stuff ...
>
> Lonnie
>
>
>
> > On Jul 9, 2018, at 4:12 AM, David Kerr <da...@kerr.net> wrote:
> >
> > So with 6 NIC's I would probably want eth0/eth1 as WAN and WAN
> failover. Then bridge eth2/3/4/5 into a single br0 interface. Astlinux
> comes with support for 3 NIC's and bridges out of the box, but is it as
> simple as adding...
> >
> > BRIDGE0="eth2 eth3 eth4 eth5"
> >
> > to user.conf to create the br0, or is there more to it in order to have
> eth3/4/5 available?
> >
> > Thanks
> > David
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 9:32 PM, Lonnie Abelbeck <
> li...@lonnie.abelbeck.com> wrote:
> > You are welcome, Michael.
> >
> > > Double the performance of the Q190G4N-S07 which is already fast.
> >
> > Actually, the Qotom Q530G6 averages 3.3x the single-core performance
> compared to the Q190G4N-S07 in my tests.
> >
> > > In fact I cant see why I wouldn't just use both of these for all use
> cases other than I don't know their reliability.
> >
> > Yes, no matter which board vendor you choose there are reliability
> risks. At least with Qotom you can afford to have a few spares, and
> testing is the key.
> >
> > Lonnie
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Jul 8, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Michael Knill <michael.knill@ipcsolutions.
> com.au> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Lonnie. Im looking forward to using it.
> > > Double the performance of the Q190G4N-S07 which is already fast. It
> should be able to handle my largest systems no problems at all!
> > > In fact I cant see why I wouldn't just use both of these for all use
> cases other than I don't know their reliability.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Michael Knill
> > >
> > > On 9/7/18, 9:05 am, "Lonnie Abelbeck" <li...@lonnie.abelbeck.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > A newly released hardware description and configuration has been
> added to the AstLinux documentation:
> > >
> > > Qotom Q530G6 Core i3-6100U Fanless Appliance
> > > https://doc.astlinux-project.org/userdoc:board_qotom_q530g6
> > >
> > > I personally purchased a Qotom Q530G6 (4G RAM, 32G mSATA SSD, No
> WiFi) via AliExpress:
> > >
> > > 6 Gigabit Nic Fanless Mini PC Qotom Q530G6 Core i3-6100U ...
> > > https://www.aliexpress.com/item/6-Gigabit-Nic-Fanless-
> Mini-PC-Qotom-Q530G6-Q550G6-Core-i3-6100U-i5-6200U-1-8Ghz/32890614694.html
> > >
> > > $227.00 USD -- Barebone Q530G6, No WiFi
> > >
> > > $ 61.00 USD -- 4G RAM, 32G mSATA SSD (I added since it uses DDR4
> RAM)
> > >
> > > $ 30.00 USD -- Shipping to central USA
> > >
> > > The Qotom Q530G6 is the fastest bare-metal hardware I have tested
> for AstLinux, 4.7x single-core performance compared to the legacy Intel
> Atom D525 workhorse, and 7.4x single-core performance compared to the PC
> Engines APU2.
> > >
> > > The Qotom Q530G6 is about twice the cost of the Qotom-Q190G4N-S07
> or PC Engines APU2.
> > >
> > > Given the performance, the power consumption is surprisingly low,
> idles at 6 W, 10 W under load (HDMI disconnected). And runs cool, coretemp
> reports 41 degC CPU and SATA 2.5" SSD reports 43 degC (ambient temp is 26
> degC / 79 degF). The supplied Hoodisk brand mSATA SSD does not report
> temp. The case is only barely warm to the touch.
> > >
> > > The Qotom Q530G6 offers everything an AstLinux user wants:
> > > -- Supports Serial or Video (HDMI) Console
> > > -- Supports either mSATA SSD or 2.5" SSD (SATA cable pre-attached)
> > > -- 6x Intel i211 NIC's
> > > -- Fanless, first-class machined aluminum black case
> > > -- Internal piezo buzzer for startup/shutdown sounds.
> > > -- Power button
> > >
> > > The Qotom Q530G6 requires DDR4 RAM, single 260-pin SO-DIMM, 4GB to
> 16GB supported.
> > >
> > > No surprise, line-speed 1Gbps network routing and line-speed
> WireGuard VPN with headroom. OpenVPN tested at 310 Mbps.
> > >
> > > I placed my order on a Saturday via AliExpress, it shipped on the
> following Tuesday morning and I signed for the package Thursday noon.
> Quite amazing !
> > >
> > > Note: Shipped via DHL which required a signature on delivery.
> > >
> > > I like the way a SATA 2.5" SSD is attached (4x screws are supplied)
> to the lower cover, somewhat lower temps away from the motherboard.
> Currently on Amazon, "Industrial" 2.5" SATA SSD's (32GB-64GB) are available
> for $30-$40 USD. A 2.5" SSD is a good option for this box.
> > >
> > > In testing I found the Qotom Q530G6's serial port was sensitive to
> EMI generated with a dangling (inactive) serial cable, as such it would
> sometimes fail to boot properly (hang until cable was removed). Though a
> connected (active) serial cable, or no serial cable always booted
> reliably. I retested with a new [1], quality shielded serial cable and
> that solved the observed EMI issues with a dangling (inactive) serial
> cable. The original null-modem cable was probably 20 years old that came
> with a switch or some other product, and was longer than I needed. EMI on
> RS232 is something to keep in mind.
> > >
> > > Clearly there is no one best AstLinux hardware solution, but in my
> limited testing, the Qotom Q530G6 is a great fit for AstLinux.
> > >
> > > The Qotom Q530G6 has run solidly for a few days, further updates as
> needed.
> > >
> > > Lonnie
> > >
> > > [1] StarTech.com SCNM9FF1MBK https://www.amazon.com/gp/
> product/B00QM8ZP5E/
> > >
> >
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