ASUS Hummingbird Mini ITX Server Class Pineview with Dedicated Remote Management

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Truly amazing board for just about something that does not need a higher end graphical display. Fast (for an Atom), dual core, hyperthreaded, 64-bit. Fully supports all of the x86_64/AMD64/x64 OSes out there. Includes a remote IP KVM remedy that consists of the potential to forward local storage, such as a CD/DVD or ISO. Incorporates IPMI help through a true BMC. Does NOT include things like an IO shield for the ports on the back. The on-board graphics are incredibly horrid. No Intel VT or VT-x help, so no virtualization acceleration. Only supports 4GB of RAM. The remote IP KVM seemed to call for IE to forward storage. Even though it's a mini-ITX, it utilizes a standard ATX power provide connector, so be cautious of what sort of energy supply you use. The initial one particular I attempted was in a mini-ITX case and it did NOT function. Luckily, the second 1 did the trick. All in all, it's a sweet board to construct a headless server for makes use of ranging from tiny NAS to a smaller to medium web server. I strategy to use mine as a high-finish residence router, higher-finish for house use anyway. I ended up placing mine in an Antec ISK300-150. I strategy to use the PCIe 1x slot for an add-in NIC so that I can bond the two on-board Intel NICs. I'm thinking of obtaining a second to use as a storage server.

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I'm working with this board as a BSD firewall and its working great so far. Power footprint is really smaller. I have it in a case with no fan, the processor runs around 60ㅹ C which is fine the chip is rated up to 99. I thought 200 dollars was a lot for the board and the included processor but its the only board I could locate with two lan ports. When I was hunting I could uncover a board + identical processor for under 150. Your paying a lot for 2 lan ports.On board video is fairly negative. I undoubtedly wouldn't use it for a desktop technique. I can't even get the 1680X1050 resolution it says it supports to function with the open source aspeed drivers. Overall certainly a excellent server board. Makes use of around 25 watts for me, compared to my old firewall I'll make the funds I spent on this back in 3 years from savings in electricity. Wouldn't advocate for something other then server applications tho.

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Best board for PFSense. The dual Intel LAN ports, and the low energy usage are fantastic for a firewall. The remote management is amazing as nicely. Operates truly nicely with an Antec ISK300-65 case to make deliver a highend firewall with a incredibly small, energy effective footprint. None I'm thinking about upgrading a number of other servers to this platform as effectively. For the value it is genuinely hard to beat.