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Scott F.

Scott F.

Joined on 12/25/05

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SYBA SD-ADA40001 SATA II To Compact Flash Adapter
SYBA SD-ADA40001 SATA II To Compact Flash Adapter

Pros: It actually works really well. Placed this in a Supermicro 1U ATOM server and loaded Vyatta on a CF card with it.

Cons: The LED's are to bright?

SUPERMICRO SYS-5017C-MTRF 1U Rackmount Server Barebone LGA 1155 Intel C202 DDR3 1333/1066/800
SUPERMICRO SYS-5017C-MTRF 1U Rackmount Server Barebone LGA 1155 Intel C202 DDR3 1333/1066/800

Pros: It's a 1U server that takes up roughly about an Amp worth of power (at 115v)

Cons: It didn't come with a shroud for the Fan to CPU area

Overall Review: Using this to replace a ATOM processor computer that I outgrew in a Colo facility.

12/10/2011

It works..

iStarUSA D-213-MATX Black Aluminum / Steel 2U Rackmount microATX Server Chassis
iStarUSA D-213-MATX Black Aluminum / Steel 2U Rackmount microATX Server Chassis

Pros: It's cheap and works in my rack. The 2u profile is able to house a standard power supply, plus many low profile components. The small footprint doesn't overcrowed. The system is light enough to mount on a relay rack, or by it's ears in a normal rack. I'll probably purchase another one to replace a 4U box.

Cons: As others have mentioned, I'd suggest changing the two front fans. The current stock ones produce a large amount of noise. For home users this gets annoying quickly. I'd suggest purchasing a low dBA / high CFM fan if you're NOT placing this in a data center.

Overall Review: As mentioned use a power supply with a rear fan. A Scythe "Big Shuriken" heat sink will fit in the case. The stock AMD heat sink wasn't cutting it.. I created a air tube from plastic and use one front fan to blow air in the direction of the CPU. Otherwise it'll get a bit warm in the case.

It works

StarTech.com PCI Express x1 Left Slot Riser Adapter Card for Low Profile System Model PCIE1RIS
StarTech.com PCI Express x1 Left Slot Riser Adapter Card for Low Profile System Model PCIE1RIS

Pros: It's small and fits in the machine?

Cons: It wasn't free

Overall Review: I'm currently using this in a Super Micro Atom acting as a Vyatta router. A Gig-E NIC plugs into it. I'll probably pick up another one for another machine. Use it in conjunction with a SCSI card.

Vyatta Router

SUPERMICRO SYS-5015A-H 1U Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core 1.6GHz Dual Gigabit LAN Server Barebone
SUPERMICRO SYS-5015A-H 1U Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core 1.6GHz Dual Gigabit LAN Server Barebone

Pros: It's small and only takes up a 1/2 amp in the Data Center. I honestly have light bulbs in my house that consume more power than this thing does! It's small and has enough UNF to do some tasks. I'm currently using it as a Router / VPN Server in a data center. Excellent low cost solution for a 'Soft Router' such as Vyatta / PfSense .

Cons: - It's an ATOM so don't expect to render 3d images at lightning fast speeds. - It uses Realtek RTL8111C-GR LAN cards which sadly means if you want to run ESX(i) on it you can't. - Didn't come with a PCI Riser card. - Can only rack it by its ears.

Overall Review: Installed the MAX 2 gigs of ram and a small hard drive. Trying to find the PCI riser card was interesting. I ended up buying the StarTech PCI-Express riser card from Newegg.