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I too turned this offering down after considering that I don't want to lug around 16 A72's. It is certainly an interesting board, and if you are a hobbyist in n
by CameronNemo 5y ago
I too turned this offering down after considering that I don't want to lug around 16 A72's. It is certainly an interesting board, and if you are a hobbyist in need of an ARM server I see no better options, but I think we will see much more interesting boards in the future.
- linux4kix 5y agoYou may be interested in our new platforms coming out based on our newly announced LX2162A, https://www.solid-run.com/embedded-networking/nxp-lx2160a-family/lx2162a-som/ https://www.solid-run.com/embedded-networking/nxp-lx2160a-fa...
- CameronNemo 5y agoLooks like it is still A72s. Any chance to upgrade the core design, or switch to a newer process node? I am comparing against Ryzen Zen 3 chips FWIW.
- linux4kix 5y agoWe don't make the SOCs, just implement them. The only other available SOC that is N1 is the Ampere Altra and you will not be able to provide a < $1000 system with that. Also the SOC itself is almost as large as the entire CEX7 module. This system was never meant to out perform the latest CPUs on the market. It is a developer tool to fill a niche and help advance the SystemReady ecosystem. We liked the fit because after faster more desktop ready SOCs are available this doesn't become ewaste, but can easily re-purpose into a micro-server or other network development platform.
- rbanffy 5y ago> I am comparing against Ryzen Zen 3 chips FWIW. I find their ISA offensive ;-)
- scns 5y agoDoes your comparison include sales volume and power draw?
- usr1106 5y ago> but I think we will see much more interesting boards in the future. That's what I have been hearing since 2012 or so. Not going to say it won't happen, but I am not holding my breath.
- rbanffy 5y agoUntil we start using the less interesting boards to signal the market we want more interesting boards, we won't have more interesting boards.