[volunteergrid2-l] Help me spec a "zombie node"

[Steve Dodson]

Johannes posted something on this awhile back. I am curious as to how it 
worked out?

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What I am going to do is to set up a D-Link DNS-323 NAS to run
tahoe on debian squeeze.

This class of devices might be interesting for others as well.
The DNS-323 is an inexpensive embedded ARM storage unit which runs an
embedded Linux; having 64 MB of RAM and support for 2 TB disks.
This is way more storage for the buck than you can have from
webhosting providers. And it uses far less power than a desktop PC,
which means significant savings on the electricity bill.

The DNS-323 vendor firmware isn't very exciting and specifically it
does not support up-to date network software.  However, it is possible
to flash it with actualized free firmware (named Alt-F) and run
debian squeeze in a chroot system on top of this. I will compile
a few links if I succeed with that.

BTW, there exists quite a number of similar systems with a wide
range of specifications. Keywords one can google for are "QNAP
TS-210", Debian on Kirkwood platform, or Marvells' SheevaPlug.
I think some are more expensive but probably much easier to
set up, for example SheevaPlug comes with Ubuntu Linux out of the box.


Johannes


On 04/04/2012 08:52 AM, Jody Harris wrote:
> I have already removed one remote node from VG2 because it seemed to be
> more trouble to maintain than it was worth, so I have some experience
> attempting this:
>
> I will soon have an opportunity to have access to a fiber line at a
> remote location (90 miles). The bandwidth should be well within the
> expressed expectations of VG2 members and the power should be stable
> enough, with the addition of a small UPS to meet uptime requirements.
>
> Here are my draft requirements for the remote node:
>   - It will run Linux
>   - headless
>   - low power
>
> Preferences:
>   - low profile
>   - fanless
>   - inexpensive
>
> My first attempt at the remote node was using a System76 Meerkat Ion
> node. This system ended up not being suitable for 24/7, always-on
> operation, and was thus removed from the grid.
>
> I am open to suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> jody
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