11.10.2012 17:54, Ulrich Spörlein wrote: > Hey guys, > > I need to replace an aging Pentium IV system that has been serving as my > router, access point, file- and mediaserver for quite some time now. The > replacement should have: > > - amd64 CPU (for ZFS, obviously) > - 2x GigE (igress, egress interfaces) > - some form of wlan interface (I currently use an Atheros based PCI card) > - eSATA for attaching a backup disk where I stream ZFS snapshots to > - serial port is always nice, for when I mess up an upgrade > - fan-less if possible > > So far, this here seems to fit the bill perfectly > http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc/intensepc/ > but pricing seems to defy any reality. > > It does not state directly which chipsets are used for Wifi and > Ethernet, the block diagram claims Ethernet chips to be Intel 82579 and > RTL8111D, but I don't trust that fully. > > For Wifi I can always fall back to sticking in a supported USB stick, > although that's kinda hacky. > > So how well is networking going to be supported by FreeBSD? Should I > just bite the bullet and find out? Why not trying to look at cheap barebones or desktop PC's? http://www.silentpcreview.com/Sapphire_Edge_HD3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856119070 They are cheaper, hold much better processors for ZFS and can be upgraded with extra GigE/eSATA interfaces by USB3. -- Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow.Received on Fri Oct 12 2012 - 05:48:28 UTC
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