AnotherUser
Limp Gawd
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2011
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- 137
I'm attempting to begin a project to setup PFsense on an old Symbol WS 5100 unit.
<pictures to come>
I've not been able to identify the processor yet but this unit is(was) loaded with 256MB of RAM, two PCI slots, 1 PS2 port, 1 serial port and two GB Intel nics and IDE for the drives.
I upgraded the unit to 768MB RAM and currently have a video card attached to the board to watch output.
The plan is to install PFsense embeded on a 2GB or 8GB CF card via an IDE to CF adapter.
<again, pics to come>
One problem I'm running into is the cooling system for this box. This is a 1u box and so to cool the processor it relies on a "channel" and a large noisy fan. I've not yet searched for a replacement or something to maybe slow the fan down, I'll need to find something to monitor the temps.
More info to come, just thought everyone would like to follow.
<pictures to come>
I've not been able to identify the processor yet but this unit is(was) loaded with 256MB of RAM, two PCI slots, 1 PS2 port, 1 serial port and two GB Intel nics and IDE for the drives.
I upgraded the unit to 768MB RAM and currently have a video card attached to the board to watch output.
The plan is to install PFsense embeded on a 2GB or 8GB CF card via an IDE to CF adapter.
<again, pics to come>
One problem I'm running into is the cooling system for this box. This is a 1u box and so to cool the processor it relies on a "channel" and a large noisy fan. I've not yet searched for a replacement or something to maybe slow the fan down, I'll need to find something to monitor the temps.
More info to come, just thought everyone would like to follow.