[TriLUG] looking for advice for physically small PC for router, dhcpd/named, firewall

[bidwell]

Joseph Mack NA3T wrote:
> I need
> 
> o at least 3 ethernet ports
> 
> o USB connector for backup of configs
> 
> o PS and case (ready to go)
> 
> o pcmcia would be nice for wifi card
> 
> don't need
> 
> o video card
> 
> price is not critical (won't make or break the project), but 
> small (about laptop) size is important.
> 
> I don't know if I'll need a hard disk yet (would be nice if 
> I didn't, but it may be needed to backup some of the 
> machines on the network).
> 
> The Soekris 5501
> 
> http://www.soekris.com/net5501.htm
> 
> looks nice.
> 
> There are machines made by stacking subunits on 4 rods, 
> leggo style, but they were expensive, you had to supply your 
> own box, and I've forgotten the name.
> 
> The soekris has a choice of SATA or ATA connectors for a 
> 2.5" drive. Anyone have an idea in 5yrs whether there'll be 
> any more ATA drives? Should I go with SATA?
> 
> Anyone have any other units they're happy with (or know 
> about)?
> 
> Thanks Joe
> 
Joe,
Don't know how small you had planned, but you can get mini-itx and
mini-itx cases at Case Outlet www.caseoutlet.com/ that have
three ethernet connections.  You have to search but I believe some
have pcmcia.


Matt