Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi (Brian Ghidinelli)
On Jul 25, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Brian Ghidinelli wrote: > > On 7/25/2012 8:18 AM, Tony Anderson wrote: >> The MSI has one ethernet port so that connection to the internet (WAN) >> will require a usb-ethernet adapter. Also, it is not possible to make a >> headless install on the MSI so that a monitor (vgb) and a keyboard (usb) >> will be needed to install XS. > > Tony, thanks for the suggestions and feedback. This is what I wound up > selecting based on Rueben's input: > > http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ag150 > > Spec'd with 2GB ram and 500gb drive with expedited test+build and shipping so > it would arrive to me before I leave for Uganda it was $597. Not awesome but > time was of the essence. > > One question - the AG150 has a single Ethernet port as well; why do you need > an extra adapter? Get a USB ethernet adapter. > Does the XS play the role of NAT/router to the Internet as well? Yup :-) http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Installing_Software#Network_configuration > > I did not spec wireless in the device but there is still time to add one > (Intel 1030, 6205 or 6230 PCIe cards). Should I? No - Get the USB ethernet adapter. Reuben ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi (Brian Ghidinelli)
On 7/25/2012 8:18 AM, Tony Anderson wrote: The MSI has one ethernet port so that connection to the internet (WAN) will require a usb-ethernet adapter. Also, it is not possible to make a headless install on the MSI so that a monitor (vgb) and a keyboard (usb) will be needed to install XS. Tony, thanks for the suggestions and feedback. This is what I wound up selecting based on Rueben's input: http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ag150 Spec'd with 2GB ram and 500gb drive with expedited test+build and shipping so it would arrive to me before I leave for Uganda it was $597. Not awesome but time was of the essence. One question - the AG150 has a single Ethernet port as well; why do you need an extra adapter? Does the XS play the role of NAT/router to the Internet as well? I did not spec wireless in the device but there is still time to add one (Intel 1030, 6205 or 6230 PCIe cards). Should I? Brian ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
Re: [Server-devel] Server rec for Kasiisi (Brian Ghidinelli)
Hi Brian, The MSI Wind has provided satisfactory service for many years in Nepal and Rwanda. It is designed as a home theater server. On Amazon, MSI 6676-001BUS 379.98 4GB Ram 100.99 2TB Hard Drive 129.98 _ 610.96 This is up from $350 on my last purchase of this configuration a year ago! There is no advantage in buying the three items from the same source other than convenience. With 400 XOs to connect, try to get the most memory you can, 4GB. The hard drive provides storage for software (20GB), content (currently less than 50GB), and storage for the Journals on the XOS (e.g. 400X250MB). The MSI operates on 12vdc (like a laptop from an AC adapter - which works at 110 and 220 vac). The MSI has one ethernet port so that connection to the internet (WAN) will require a usb-ethernet adapter. Also, it is not possible to make a headless install on the MSI so that a monitor (vgb) and a keyboard (usb) will be needed to install XS. The school should have a router per classroom not so much for signal strength as keeping the number of connections per router at 40 or less. George Hunt (georgejh...@gmail.com) has been working with the FitPC which looks like a viable alternative - particularly with the inflation in pricing for the MSI. Tony ___ Server-devel mailing list Server-devel@lists.laptop.org http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/server-devel
