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> I've been using the RPI2 as my HTPC/NAS Using the Pi as a file server can be a bit flaky. The ethernet controller was an USB one, and was neither really stab

> I've been using the RPI2 as my HTPC/NAS Using the Pi as a file server can be a bit flaky. The ethernet controller was an USB one, and was neither really stable or took load very well. The new PHY on a dedicated link is probably the single biggest improvement with this new revision. The HEVC is a bit unexpected considering the high license fees and general uncertainties. Let's hope the documentation can be released as well.

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Zenst 7y ago
The HEVC codec may well be an additional cost for CODEC license as is the case with VC-1 and MPEG2(though that expired!). https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt/codeclicence.md https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/conf... So unsure at this stage, but that may well be the case for any license fees regarding HVEC. Heck, if they have absorbed those costs into the base price - I'd be utterly amazed.
KingFelix 7y ago
are you speaking about the pi 4 or 2? I just setup my RockPro64 with 4GB, also PCIex4, have an SSD, going to setup a raid at somepoint when I get it all figured out. The board was a bit more expensive than the pi4, but I am interested in playing around with it. But it looks like its back ordered for awhile
- marcosscriven 7y ago
  I did not get that board stable at all I’m afraid. Lots of issues with USB drives. https://github.com/ayufan-rock64/linux-build/issues/112 https://github.com/ayufan-rock64/linux-build/issues/112
  - KingFelix 7y ago
    ahh, I started with a USB 3, removed it though and dropped in the SSD. So far so good, and using Dietpi, it works great (so far) https://dietpi.com/ https://dietpi.com/
m463 7y ago
> The ethernet controller was an USB one, and was neither really stable or took load very well Hmm... that explains a problem I had with a pi of mine. Every time the 10/100 switch it was connected to rebooted, the pi would lose its ethernet link until rebooted. Never had this with other machines on the same switch.
jsight 7y ago
Hmm, I've been using a Pi 3B as a router for ~6 months with no issues like that. I wonder if these were resolved at some point?

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Zenst 7y ago

The HEVC codec may well be an additional cost for CODEC license as is the case with VC-1 and MPEG2(though that expired!). https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt/codeclicence.md https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/conf... So unsure at this stage, but that may well be the case for any license fees regarding HVEC. Heck, if they have absorbed those costs into the base price - I'd be utterly amazed.

KingFelix 7y ago

are you speaking about the pi 4 or 2? I just setup my RockPro64 with 4GB, also PCIex4, have an SSD, going to setup a raid at somepoint when I get it all figured out. The board was a bit more expensive than the pi4, but I am interested in playing around with it. But it looks like its back ordered for awhile

marcosscriven 7y ago
I did not get that board stable at all I’m afraid. Lots of issues with USB drives. https://github.com/ayufan-rock64/linux-build/issues/112 https://github.com/ayufan-rock64/linux-build/issues/112
- KingFelix 7y ago
  ahh, I started with a USB 3, removed it though and dropped in the SSD. So far so good, and using Dietpi, it works great (so far) https://dietpi.com/ https://dietpi.com/

m463 7y ago

> The ethernet controller was an USB one, and was neither really stable or took load very well Hmm... that explains a problem I had with a pi of mine. Every time the 10/100 switch it was connected to rebooted, the pi would lose its ethernet link until rebooted. Never had this with other machines on the same switch.

jsight 7y ago

Hmm, I've been using a Pi 3B as a router for ~6 months with no issues like that. I wonder if these were resolved at some point?