>>>>> "Keith" == Keith Lofstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

Keith> Again, my main objection to the Netgate boxes (and I have one
Keith> in front of me) is that the boxes are too tight, such that a
Keith> complete disassembly is needed to get at the CF, and there is
Keith> no way to anchor cables to the box.

I have some sympathy with you in a development context when you are
removing, copying new images on, and replacing the CF frequently.  I
think in most deployed contexts, though, that isn't going to be the
primary issue.  These things are likely going to be flashed once and
sit running for a long time.  I don't think we need to optimize for CF
accessibility.

In most cases, I think we don't want the CF to be easily removable, as
that makes the CF more likely to be pilfered.  If you do want better
access to the CF, another possibility that retains the thermal
benefits (which are something to bear in mind, with a passively-cooled
board) of metal would be to mill a slot in the stock case.


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