[ntp:questions] Intel Atom systems as GPS/PPS stratum-1 servers
Steve Kostecke
kostecke at ntp.org
Mon Mar 8 02:14:03 UTC 2010
On 2010-03-07, Terje Mathisen <"terje.mathisen at tmsw.no"> wrote:
> David J Taylor wrote:
>> Does anyone have any experience with Intel Atom systems as stratum-1
>> servers from a serial GPS/PPS source? Perhaps using FreeBSD. Is there
>> anything fundamental in these processors or their chipsets which
>> prevents full-precision performance being obtained? Any chipsets to avoid?
>
> I haven't seen any of those tiny Atom systems (like an Asus Eee Box)
> with a serial port?
Take a look at
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101262&cm_re=atom_server-_-16-101-262-_-Product
SUPERMICRO SYS-5015A-H 1U Barebone Server Intel 945GC Intel Atom 330
Dual-Core 1.6GHz processor - Retail
Model
Brand SUPERMICRO
Model SYS-5015A-H
CPU Supported
CPU Type Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core 1.6GHz processor
Chipset
North Bridge Intel 945GC
South Bridge ICH7R
Memory Supported
Memory Slots 2 x 240Pin
Max Memory Supported 2GB
Memory Type Supported DDRII 533/400
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Storage
ATA 1x ATA 33/66/100
Serial ATA 4 x SATA 300
SATA RAID RAID 0/1/5/10
Graphics
GPU/VPU GMA950
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 1x PCI Express x8
Communications
First LAN Realtek RTL8111C-GR
Second LAN Realtek RTL8111C-GR
Max. LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Extension Bays
3.5" Bays 1 x 3.5" Internal Drive Bay (Standard)
OR 2 x 2.5" Internal Drive (Optional)
OR 1 x 2.5" Internal Drive (Optional)
Panel Ports
COM 1
PS/2 2
VGA 1
Rear USB 2
RJ45 2
Power Supply
Max. Power 200W Low Noise AC-DC power supply with PFC
Physical SPEC
Form Factor 1U
Dimensions 17.2" x 9.8" x 1.7"
Weight 10 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 3 years limited
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Steve Kostecke <kostecke at ntp.org>
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