SheevaPlug - 1.2Ghz computer in a plug

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MMMmmmmmmm SheevaPlug :)

http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/p-22-sheevaplug-dev-kit-us.aspx

http://www.computingplugs.com/index.php/Main_Page

http://www.plugcomputer.org/

Now got past the development stage and about to go comercial ( Buffalo, D-Link, LaCie and Seagate )

http://slashgear.com/buffalo-d-link...-marvell-plug-computers-2447770/#entrycontent

http://www.ionics-ems.com/plugcomputer.html

http://www.highseclabs.com/sheeva_plug_sp1100.html


# Kirkwood series SoC with an embedded Marvell Sheeva (88F6281) CPU core running at 1.2Ghz.
# 512 Mbytes of DDR2 memory.
# 512 Mbytes of NAND Flash memory use for system boot and the OS filesystem.
# USB 2.0 (480Mbps) running as HOST.
# Gigabit ethernet connection to the cpu.


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Interesting.

There have been companies making Thin-clients that fit in standard wall mount boxes for a couple of years now, and this is sort of the next logical step.
 
Hmm, looks like it could prove to be an interesting take to a home server...

Think it would be easy to u/g its 512mb storage to something a little more beefier?

Would be cool to do something like that, and keep it in the same casing, rather than having to attach an external HDD to it.
 
The only practical use I can see for this is to connect an external hard drive to the USB slot and have it act as a NAS or something. I like the idea of something like this but in real world usage I can't really see them being all that popular, even if they're aimed towards people who do nothing but browse the internet etc.
 
Providing you can use a usb2 hub, I might replace my current home server (P4 2.8ghz) as its mainly used as a nas. Are there any reviews on this yet?
 
You people are assuming that it will only act as a computer. Expect lots of fancy things to be able to plug into it. USB Microwave anyone?

And I doubt any part of it is upgradeable in any way!
 
One good use for that would be a DLNA server once it's got a decent USB drive on it. Or download box. Infrastructure is another obvious one, would be very handy to have a mail server in a plug...
 
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Some of the many things this is currently being used for

* Centralized file server - If the Sheeva Plug is attached to the Internet, then all you files are available for you anywhere you have access.
* Web server - Web server does not always mean Amazon or eBay. You can have a web server to host your pictures or video.
* Applications Server - Run network based applications
* Wireless security camera with motion detection - USB WLAN card and a USB webcam results in a setup that can allow live video streaming over the internet, or perhaps as a surveillance / security camera.
* Bittorrent - Attach a big hard drive and let it go. Nothing else needs to be said.
* Usenet - Upload or download from the Usenet with pan.
* SSH tunnel - Secure all your web access from open networks with a SSH tunnel to your home network.
* Alarm clock - Wake up other computers on your network.
* tvRSS - Automatically torrent the latest TV shows with a RSS feed from places like tvRSS
* MythTV backend - Run the entire MythTV backend on the Sheeva Plug.
* Firewall - Sits between ADSL router and home network

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It's started turning up in the UK for £90 so well overpriced for a 10w 1.2Ghz CPU considering you could build a Atom 330 box for not much more.

So much for all the fanfare that it was going to be a $60 unit that was a must have for low powered 24/7 servers.

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Yes, still too expensive.

Sheeva £90, HDD £80, External USB Box £25 = £195

Buffalo Linkstation 1.5Tb = £195

Both have same hardware but the Buffalo is a lot tidier.

So why bother with Sheeva?
 
Methanoid said:
Yes, still too expensive.

Sheeva £90, HDD £80, External USB Box £25 = £195

Buffalo Linkstation 1.5Tb = £195

Both have same hardware but the Buffalo is a lot tidier.

So why bother with Sheeva?
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Yeah good point.

I forgot about the new Buffalo using a new more powerful CPU than the older model.Can they be unslung like the old model or is Buffalo being a bleeper and using a protected kernel. ?

*edit*

Just remebered there is buffalo.nas-central.org i'll go and have a look.

:)
 
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I had one for "review" from Buffalo. It was opened up and had Optware installed within 10 mins... There is a guide and a script on Nas-central.org now ;)

Only problem was Buffalo wanted it back.. and I need to buy one (or an Atom server)
 
The new Asrock A330GC-D Motherboard can be had for £58.56 with free delivery and unlike other 330 boards this has dual channel ram up too 4GB but i read some where that Freenas can't currently see it's onboard Gigabit Lan.

So nothing ever runs smooth also the only other thing stopping me from rushing to buy a Atom based box is the bother of having to have keyboards and mouse plugged in until it's setup.
 
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