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Phoenix32 · 10-14-2006, 01:56 PM

Getting the 4100 to do LBA 48-bit has been talked about many many many many times here on the forum. Problem is, not enough information and too much "just talking".

Converting to Gigabit has been mentioned, not near as much as the LBA 48-bit, but still. Same problem though, not enough information and no actual attempts. Very few people are willing to risk their SNAP servers on experiments. I know I'm not due to my low fixed income.

I myself do not have a 4100 (because of the LBA 48-bit limitation). I have 3 SNAP 4000's and a SNAP 1000. But, as near as I can tell from reading the info passed back and forth here, nobody knows for 100% sure if the problem is in the controller or in the flashram etc. It has been suspected that the controller will support it (based on what controller is used), but not for 100% sure. It has been speculated, just as you said, that the code could be re-written and get the 4100 to do LBA 48-bit and break the barrier. Now I am not being a smart ass here, but I have to ask. Are you willing to do the work and risk one of your SNAPs for this hack? If you are, it would most assured be welcomed with open arms here.

As for the Gigabit hack, it may very well be as simple as replacing the realtek chip. Some of the SNAP (and I am not talking Guardian units) did have Gigabit LAN, so the OS should support it if it is the right controller. Are you willing to hack your SNAP to test this out? This one would be well worth it too if someone was to make it work.

10-14-2006, 01:56 PM	#381
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone? Getting the 4100 to do LBA 48-bit has been talked about many many many many times here on the forum. Problem is, not enough information and too much "just talking". Converting to Gigabit has been mentioned, not near as much as the LBA 48-bit, but still. Same problem though, not enough information and no actual attempts. Very few people are willing to risk their SNAP servers on experiments. I know I'm not due to my low fixed income. I myself do not have a 4100 (because of the LBA 48-bit limitation). I have 3 SNAP 4000's and a SNAP 1000. But, as near as I can tell from reading the info passed back and forth here, nobody knows for 100% sure if the problem is in the controller or in the flashram etc. It has been suspected that the controller will support it (based on what controller is used), but not for 100% sure. It has been speculated, just as you said, that the code could be re-written and get the 4100 to do LBA 48-bit and break the barrier. Now I am not being a smart ass here, but I have to ask. Are you willing to do the work and risk one of your SNAPs for this hack? If you are, it would most assured be welcomed with open arms here. As for the Gigabit hack, it may very well be as simple as replacing the realtek chip. Some of the SNAP (and I am not talking Guardian units) did have Gigabit LAN, so the OS should support it if it is the right controller. Are you willing to hack your SNAP to test this out? This one would be well worth it too if someone was to make it work.