[Server-devel] XS procurement recommendations (new hardware - Nosy Komba, Madagascar)

[Kévin Raymond]

On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM, Mitchell Seaton <mseaton at ekindling.org> wrote:
> 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
>

Hi there,

I am new in this list but involved in OLPC-France.
Could someone point me to the XS ARM port status?
I don't know yet what software the XS is composed of, but since I have
the Alex's dreamplug here in Paris I could try to move things forward.
(Won't probably make it before May but costs nothing to read about it).

I also have a FitPC(2?), but the power supply is lost somewhere in my bedroom…
Yeah, it is way too hot IMHO

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Kévin Raymond
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