Hi all
I seek advice!
I want to rebuild my FreeBSD 8 home file server using a more modern, ultra-low power platform. I like the idea of the VIA Nano, but am struggling to find a mobo with the right combination of features. Most of the offerings seem to be obsessed with miniscule form factors at the expense of connectivity and expansion. Plus I don't want to waste money/electricity on accelerated graphics - my system runs headless with occasional old-skool VGA console only. Ideally, something like:
I'm hoping this CPU/RAM combo can cope with ZFS, is that realistic?
I'm not too familiar with this part of the market - any suggestions?
All advice welcome!
Thanks
sim
I seek advice!
I want to rebuild my FreeBSD 8 home file server using a more modern, ultra-low power platform. I like the idea of the VIA Nano, but am struggling to find a mobo with the right combination of features. Most of the offerings seem to be obsessed with miniscule form factors at the expense of connectivity and expansion. Plus I don't want to waste money/electricity on accelerated graphics - my system runs headless with occasional old-skool VGA console only. Ideally, something like:
- VIA Nano CPU or something similar (64bit)
- 2GB RAM
- integrated VGA, but lowest of the low spec
- Plenty of SATA connections
- At least one PATA connection, two would be ideal
- gigabit lan, x2 would be a bonus
- PS/2 keyboard connector would be welcome
- at least one PCI-e, pref more
- no HDMI, no serial, no parallel, no multimedia guff!
I'm hoping this CPU/RAM combo can cope with ZFS, is that realistic?
I'm not too familiar with this part of the market - any suggestions?
All advice welcome!
Thanks
sim