I might sum up here from recent additions (replies) on this mailing list
regarding current low-power server options (x86/32bit) for XS:
1) FitPC2i - Dual Ethernet, fanless, poss heat-issue (heat sink),
PhoenixBIOS (no Wake-on-LAN), 12W draw (poss ~5W idle)
http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc/fit-pc2i-specifications/
2) SolidLogic - (VIA C7, 25W draw) current sys in use not available for
purchase, EU options in links below
http://www.logicsupply.eu/systems/intel-atom/
http://www.logicsupply.eu/systems/fanless/
deployment sites: Jamaica
3) MSi WindBox - '10 Atom D510, 4GB DDR2 - ~35W, drawback single Ethernet
NIC (USB WiFi adapter)
http://fr.msi.com/models/Wind%20Box%20DC500
deployment sites: Nepal, Haiti, Philippines
4) EPC-AT270 - Dual Ethernet (Wake on LAN), fanless, drawback '08 model
Atom N270 (2GB DDR2) -
http://www.avalue.com.tw/products/EPC-AT270.cfm
deployment sites: PNG, Oceania?
These solutions generally haven't changed in the last two years, in Q2,
2012 now these are the current stable options for low-power x86?
If that's the reality, I assume we can make a decision around these
options, taking site specific considerations into account, and plan for
possible involvement (replacement) down the line (1-2+ years) with any
future server development for ARM/plug/etc and what suitable working model
is devised around it.
Regards,
Mitch
On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 11:07 PM, George Hunt georgejh...@gmail.com wrote:
I like the Fitpc2i, which has two ethernet ports. I recently purchased
one and would be happy to do whatever testing makes sense. (haven't yet
purchased the sata drive though). I can atest to the 5 watts, idle. The
blurb that came with it says it's capable of 2 watts standby, but we'd need
to see if it can do wake on lan.
George
On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 1:59 PM, Sameer Verma sve...@sfsu.edu wrote:
On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM, Mitchell Seaton msea...@ekindling.org
wrote:
Dear all XS Server devel's,
The OLPC France team is looking to provide a new XS server machine for
their
deployment in Nosy Komba. The current XS is not functional due to a
current
failed disk (cause to be discovered). Myself, and Adam Holt are planning
work with Xavier (OLPC France), to help support the installation and
final
configuration of this new machine during June this year. We thought it's
important to consult the community here ahead of this purchase decision.
Firstly, we'd like to seek some clear hardware suggestion(s) for a
potential
new XS. Solar/batteries are current powering method at the deployment
site. XO volume to be currently supported is 160, and should allow room
for
additional deployments. I believe, the investment should be positioned
for
min. 5yrs lifespan, and to cope in local heat, humidity, salt, dust,
conditions.
We're aware of some hardware that has been working in the field - I've
particular noted MSi (WindBox) machine has been working successfully in
Nepal, Haiti and Philippines (George's donation). This is also a
follow-up,
in some ways, on George's previous thread although more for deployment
than
testing/dev. We're not looking at any XO-1.5/XO-1.75 for form-factor,
or ARM
as a platform (know this will come and be more stable in future
releases to
come). Low-power is a priority, this will help conserve more power
supply
for XO charging. I assume we are still looking at 32-bit x86 arch and
potentially preferring Atom processors (unless otherwise advised). Any
current models in the marketplace for recommendation?
Purchase of requirement machine looks to be possible from France/EU for
deliver to Madagascar by the deployment/volunteer team (end of May).
It's crucial to identify the hardware choice relatively soon (during
next
month period). The machine will likely be pre-configured by Xavier
prior to
deliver.
Look forward to your comments here.
--
Mitchell Seaton
eKindling Technology Support
msea...@ekindling.org
www.ekindling.org
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We use a SolidLogic box (OLPCorps box) in Jamaica at both locations.
Its no longer sold (not sure why?) but uses a VIA C7 processor and is
fanless. Draws 25W at the AC end of the power brick (DC 19V). Here's a
list of what they offer.
http://www.logicsupply.com/categories/fanless_systems
A FitPC2 should work as well. It pulls 15W at the AC end of the power
brick (DC 12V). The only concern I had with a FitPC2 was the heat.
They do sell an after market heat sink that helps. If you wall-mount
the box, you could fashion a chimney on the heatsink to create a
continuous draft of air (hot air rises and will create an air column
that pulls in cool air from the outside) to pull the heat away from
the sink.
We tested a FitPC2 (See appendix
