sheevaplug2 aka guruplug-server or guruplug-server-plus

[syadnom]

I have not yet purchased a sheevaplug to test on and would rather get the guruplug-server-plus for the eSata and dual ethernet.  Have you guys tested on this hardware or do you plan to?  It is identical to the sheevaplug with the exception of the added hardware so I suspect it will work as-is or with minor tweaking.

[PlugPBX Admin]

I only have the original DevKit SheevaPlugs in my household (2)

1) Someone can 'donate' me a unit and I'll test happily
2) Someone can purchase one and attempt to boot the PlugPBX SD card image we provide on other units to see if it works, I can certain assist where I can if it don't

You might be better to ask this in the PlugComputer.org forums, I'm not familiar with ALL the differences between these systems.

If the Linux kernel on the SD card image supports whats in these other units and they do SD card booting, I would think it'll work just fine!

FYI here is the version in PlugPBX thus far

Code:

PlugPBX:~# uname -r
2.6.30-2-kirkwood

[sdudley]

I'd be interested as well. Looks like the next generation devices are shipping in April of 2010 however they are taking orders now. At first glance it appears that both units have the same 88F6281 processor. I'm more comfortable with the x86 platforms but the size and capability of these ARM devices are hard to ignore and with the next gen plugs having 2 ethernet interfaces built into the device brings even more possibilities...circling the realm of a plug based firewall,VPN gateway device. One is hard pressed to find this much capability at this size for just a shade over $100 in an x86 platform.
Here's the block diagram for the new dual LAN plugs from Globalscale. I know little about the ARM architecture but if you think it's possible to boot the image for PlugPBX with a little tweaking I'll add my name to the pre-order list. PlugPBX's capabilities and it's size makes for a fine 'wow' factor to the general populace and demonstrates what's capable with readily available hardware and ingenuity.
http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/skins/skin_1/images/gpsp_blockdiagram.jpg

[PlugPBX Admin]

My gut feeling says it'll work, if its the same CPU (its a SoC basically) ...then its a cake walk.

Wow, there is even a GuruPlug planned with HDMI output. Wonder how the XBMC port is going for ARM. Mmmm....

I think this PlugComputing thing may be taking off!

[syadnom]

I think the ARM platform is pretty exciting.  It seems to be a natural shift from the old "more, more more" to a new more efficient model.

how about that HDMI for a thin client huh?  HDMI>DVI, USB for keyboard and mouse, USB audio if necessary.

What I'm interested in is FreePBX+router+ipsec tunnel bridge.  I'm thinking <1Mb ipsec + 4 or 5 sip phones w/ 2 SIP trunks should run nicely on this 1.2Ghz system for $130, heck yeah!

[PlugPBX Admin]

It can easily handle that and much more.

[syadnom]

just wondering if you'd got your hands on the guruplug yet or know of any successful installs for plugpbx on it?

[PlugPBX Admin]

Nope. Have no need to get one presently. Some can 'donate' me a unit, sure I'd be happy to look into it, but for now meh.

I suspect it'll work just fine out of box, as it appears to be the same guts. The GuruPlug "PLUS" should also just 'work' frankly.

[Truckchase!]

Hey I just ordered a guruplug server plus and I intend on getting plugPBX set up on it. I'll be sure to post my findings. (and issues if applicable)   

[PaulieG]

Hey I just ordered a guruplug server plus and I intend on getting plugPBX set up on it. I'll be sure to post my findings. (and issues if applicable)   

Did you get yours yet?  I should have mine by the end of the week.  Will give it a shot as well.

[Tiz]

I just received my GuruPlug server today (eh that late already, I mean yesterday then). From what I can find is the U-boot not suitable to boot from icro SD  No doubt someone is going to find some answer, but for now I don't see a solution.

[PlugPBX Admin]

Check the PlugComputer.org forums and wiki - I'm sure you can boot from SD card, why else would it still have an SD card slot

[Tiz]

I did check. Look for instance on: http://plugcomputer.org/plugforum/index.php?topic=1642.0
But I must admit that I do not quite understand the discussion. Some people say they booted from SD while others say this is not a "real boot from sd"?
Maybe you can understand the discussion and conclude wether or not this will work with the SD-card image that you developed (for which many thanks already!)

[PlugPBX Admin]

Looks like the uSD slot and is supported booting from the shipping uBoot for the Guru does not yet cleanly boot from USB HD's or SD cards?

SO, that being said, I would speculate that:

1) You'll need a uBoot specific to the Guruplug that does support this, if what shipped from the factory does not have all the bells and whistles. Don't use the SheevaPlug version obviously either. You need to look into what newer versions of uBoot exist support uSD booting.

2) You'll need to configure uBoot to boot from an uSD card with the correct parameters, as I'd assume they will also be different from what many have documented with the Sheeva.

I don't have a great deal of time to spend on this currently (and don't have a GuruPlug to play with) - so that being said, spend some time in the PlugComputer.org forums and see what help you can get - its a great community. There are for sure guys who have gotten this licked. Check on the wiki, perhaps Marvell or others have updated this. Alot of geeks will have GuruPlugs starting to arrive now, so expect great progress on uBoot if it is in fact lacking with SD support.

When you get the info, Please come back and post here for sure and keep in contact. I can't offer much more value at this time, but i'll keep an eye out for further details myself in my travels.

WorkAround: IF you are waiting on Uboot SD support, it looks like USB flash disk booting is working, so you can image the disk image I have onto a USB flash disk instead, should work.

Code:

# /etc/fstab: static file system information.
#
# Use 'vol_id --uuid' to print the universally unique identifier for a
# device; this may be used with UUID= as a more robust way to name devices
# that works even if disks are added and removed. See fstab(5).
#
# <file system> <mount point>   <type>  <options>       <dump>  <pass>
proc            /proc           proc    defaults        0       0
UUID=5db75694-67aa-43bf-9ed1-17f220a66363 /               ext2    errors=remount-ro 0       1
UUID=def092a1-2e3f-4036-8883-e5fda7569582 /boot           ext2    defaults        0       2

Notice we mount based on volume UUID and not media specifics like /dev/sda or /dev/mmca etc

So as long as the device you image is as big or bigger then the 4 Gig image, and you image the USB Flash disk the same way and the same tools as the SD cards, should work.

*shrug*

[Tiz]

Thanks for your reply.  This month I have little time to work on the guruplug, so you might see some delay in my updates. However, I will surely share my experiences on this forum once I've got this working.