Hack a Snap Sever 1000?

[re3dyb0y]

Im sure me or david can help out there eduardo!

No from 3.4.790, you can move to 4.0.830, then .860 if you want

When at .860 you cannot downgrade!

[blue68f100]

The 80 are pretty small by todays standards. I would bump the OS to v3.4.805 with the 80 gigs, So if you decide to upgrade, it will take it. And again the 2200 handle v4 with out any problem.

[dgoodrich]

What does .860 give you that .830 doesn't? Also, refresh my memory, which machines have had problems with .860? I have a 2000 with s/n 58328.

[blue68f100]

Your SN is past the 27k that had the problems. If you 2000 is the v2 model with DIMMs memory NO PROBLEM.
MS 2003 active directory support was added to 860. SO if your are not running MS 2003 server, no gain. for the Extra overhead.

[techgod91711]

What are the specs for a 1000 power supply? I've seen some number tossed around, but I need to know how large the barrel is, and what the diameter is. Can someone please pass that on to me.

Thanks

[blue68f100]

My 2200 PS is made by E.P.S. Inc. Model #F1670K Output 12vDC, 3.5amps. The Plug for a 1000 is 5 1/2mm OD x 2mm ID. I hope this helps. I have a 1000 here needing repair, the person did not have the original PS, 12vDC 2.5Amps. The plug deminisions given were from the 1000, which I'm pretty sure the 1000 and 2200 are the same. The power supply for the 1000 may have a lower rating due to only one drive.

[Shadowqueen]

Hi @ all,

now I am a proud owner of a Snap Server 1000.
It´s already updated to the new OS and has a 250GB Harddisk.

Now my questions, and I hope you all can help me.
1. Why is it that I lose around 15GB of space for the system, that seams a bit much?

2. Has someone tried to change the frequency to 40 and 50 Mhz Bus
possibly by changing the frequency-crystal?

3. Has someone tried to run a torrent-client as SnapExtension on the Snap?

If not, I hope you all can provide some directions so I can get to my goals, and report my findings back to you. As an addicted PC-Freak and Modder I just can´t stay the temptation......

Many thanks
Chris

[blue68f100]

15 gig is approx 6% which is normal. The capacity stated on all drives, is raw unformated. Once you set one up, it requires space to keep all of the directory tables and indexes. The OS only takes about 25 meg.

No one has tried bumping the frequency. The old processor want handle a speed boost on the FSB.

As for running torrent-client.

These units are not design like a true Server. If your ram is upgradeable you maybe able to run some java script. If you have the JVM Liense key. JVM requires a minimum of 25 meg to run the deamon. This normally runs on the larger units, 4x00 with a min of 64 meg of ram. The unix flavor is a modified FreeBSD system. This is a closed OS. Meaning that it is not design to run external applications. You could setup your pc and desinate the snap for file storage.

I hope this answers your question.

By the way what is your HW, BIOS, OS version.

[re3dyb0y]

Also, porting the Apps to snap usable format isn't an easy job!

[viRXes]

First of all, let me say, "HOLY SCHNIKES!!" This is the single longest thread on any forum that I've ever been on (and I've worked in IT for 14 years)!

So I have the same situation as MANY others on this forum before me: I would like to upgrade my Snap Server 4000 but I need the version 4 software. Can anyone help me out? I am a systems engineer (Windows/Email/Networking/Etc.) and shouldn't really need much help getting it installed or anything. I just need SnapOS 4 so that I can take advantage of larger drives and see if I can get Windows Server 2003 to recognize it.

Anyway, here's my specs:

Software: 2.4.437
Hardware: 2.0.1
Serial #: 304810
BIOS: 2.0.282

I would very much appreciate it if someone could help me out by emailing me the software or a link to it! And in return I promise to send you wishes for a long life, great high-tech toys, and a neverending series of good dinners! Now that's good karma! :-)

Thanks!
Tony
(treynolds@yipes.com)

[blue68f100]

Yep .. Were pretty proud of this one.

Most new commers start a new thread. Too lazy to read 5+ hrs of posts.

You will need 2 different versions to get Server 2003 support. The first v4.0.830 then the patch 4.0.860.

Recommend backing off all data. Knock it back to JBOD before doing the updates. If you install large disk you will need to boost the ram at least to 128meg. Other wise it really gets slow, Software RAID in this model.

[Shadowqueen]

Thx blue,
for your quick answer.
Now that sorts some things out.

But I am not willing to give up that easy! ;-)
So I will try to bump up the frequency and report back about my test, cause I think the transfer-speed is related to memory and frequency of the chip. If needed I will think about some cooling solution. ;-)

Last but not least the torrent.
Now I wonder has someone ever tried to get linux running on our beasts?
If Adaptec is able to get a modified FreeBSD running, why shouldnt we be able to get Linux running? Now I am far from being an expert, but I have a friend I might get to the job. That is if we get mor information about the beast.
Is there any tech-dokumentation available? I think the trick is to tell the bios to boot form the harddisk and not from the flash....

So anyone interessted to help out? ;-)

[Shadowqueen]

BTW I will update my sig as soon as the beast is in my hands
(mem, chip, bios, os-version, etc.)

[halon1211]

Greetings everyone

I agree with viRXes on the sheer length and age of this topic. I've tried many, many steps in this thread to get my 1100 working and I'm about 50% there.

First issue: The main problem I keep running into is that I have to run through the 4x factory reset deal every time I turn the thing on. Shortly after the OS loads I can get to it from a browser. However, it eventually locks up and loses all connectivity. If I want to continue working on it, I have to perform the reset steps again. The original drive was a Maxtor MaxLine 250GB drive (ATA-133). Seeing a good number of posts mentioning the SnapServers didn't play well with ATA-133 drives I swapped it with an ATA-100 DeathStar. Same deal. I've upgraded the OS from 3.4.805 to 4.0.850 and no change. The status lights indicate the system is functioning normally, but no ping.

Second issue: If I pull the power and plug it back in (without the reset steps), the SnapServer comes back online and prompts me for a username and password for "access". Nothing works; not even the defaults outlined on Adaptec's website. All in all I've spent about 72 total hours on this thing and I would hate to give up and pitch it.

[re3dyb0y]

We are hopefully going to start putting the information into the procooling wiki


You could maybe try removing the CMOS battery for a little while

[blue68f100]

Some of the problems posted here never seams to amaze me, what ever happen to a simple drive change.

Halon1211, is the cooling fan working? May be overheating.

I would also check the output on the powepac, underload. Check outputs at drive connections too. While you got it open take a close look at the caps.

[halon1211]

Removing the CMOS coin cell battery didn't do anything unfortunately. I did check the caps, all look ok. The fan works, it's almost deafeningly loud. I highly doubt it matters, but the drive I cloned from was out of a friend's Quantum SnapServer 1100. And his works perfectly. It doesn't have any of these problems. Seriously though, this is totally ridiculous... I'm still stumped at what the the "access" l/p could be. I did find a useful link out of this and I still can't remember how I got to it...

http://www.snapappliance.com/page.cf...upport#1089690

BTW: With the 850 update, can these things run ok in a 2003 Server environment??

[re3dyb0y]

I think you need .860

[halon1211]

I tried the 250GB MaxLine in my friend's Quantum SnapServer and it took just fine (w/ the v3.4.805 OS). I left it on over night and when I came back this morning it was still up on the network. So maybe its something with the mobo on mine? I ran the 4.0.850 OS upgrade on the Quantum and it went flawlessly. Here are the specs on each:

Quantum SnapServer
Software 4.0.860 (US)
Hardware: 2.0.2
Server: 162502
BIOS: 3.4.758

SnapAppliance SnapServer
Software: 3.4.805 (US)
Hardware: 2.0.2
Server: 204754
BIOS: 4.0.855

The only differences are the software and BIOS versions. I can't seem to get an OS update on the SnapAppliance though; it's stuck in a disk check loop. It gets about 85% through and locks up no matter if it follows a reset or just pulling the plug.

[blue68f100]

I wonder if you have a bad memory chip or others overheating.
Do you have any quick cool, Flood the controller board and see if it responds. Certain functions require intense memory and cpu functions added heat.

My 2000 that was toasted, acts the same way.

The post from Snap Appliance is in the admin manual for my 2000. I'v transfered the data into a word doc if you need it.

Poogles was correct on MS AD support, requires 860.

[halon1211]

It was the board that was bad. I got the MaxLine hdd in the Quantum and it's been up for three days without one single problem. I've set permissions, rebooted, transferred data to and from it, etc.

[BootsMan]

I have two Dell 705N(4100) servers and need to upgrade SnapOS to 4.x, because I'm moving to 2003 domain and 3.x version is not supporting 2003 Domain.

So far from this topic I found this instructions:
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1) Go to the device's debug screen at http://{nas}/config/debug (using your own nas name or IP address of course, you'll be prompted for a login).
2) You'll then be prompted for debug commands, enter "bios unlock".
3) Now that the device is unlocked, enter command "bios oem none".
4) And then relock the device using "bios lock".
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Found couple posts from poogles_uk with ftp link to SnapOS to 4.x, but it's marked with ********.

Here is what I get from my system:
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PIC Version 1.0, Capibilities 0x00
Failsafe v2.4.437.FS Tue Aug 15 15:23:18 2000
Bios stamp 2.4.437 Tue Aug 15 15:23:15 2000
Plat Bytes 2.2.1
Model Byte 2
Flash failsafe sector not locked(30)

Product: 2 - "Laser/Spinnaker: 4 drive IDE" - Platform Bytes "2.2.1"
Server-3.4.790, Build Date: Mar 21 2002 20:16:10
This is the NON-Debug executable, and was built by KEVIN
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As far as I understand I need first v4.0.830 then the patch 4.0.860.

Please help!

My email is alex at covers.com

Thanks,
Alex.

[re3dyb0y]

Originally Posted by blue68f100

Some of the problems posted here never seams to amaze me, what ever happen to a simple drive change.

Halon1211, is the cooling fan working? May be overheating.

I would also check the output on the powepac, underload. Check outputs at drive connections too. While you got it open take a close look at the caps.

I know, that is all i did originally, but when i needed more space i tried on the offfchance


All our ftp sites have been removed for legal reasons/taken down by the owner


BootsMan - Correct, will pm you back later today

[re3dyb0y]

Originally Posted by Shadowqueen

Thx blue,
for your quick answer.
Now that sorts some things out.

But I am not willing to give up that easy! ;-)
So I will try to bump up the frequency and report back about my test, cause I think the transfer-speed is related to memory and frequency of the chip. If needed I will think about some cooling solution. ;-)

Last but not least the torrent.
Now I wonder has someone ever tried to get linux running on our beasts?
If Adaptec is able to get a modified FreeBSD running, why shouldnt we be able to get Linux running? Now I am far from being an expert, but I have a friend I might get to the job. That is if we get mor information about the beast.
Is there any tech-dokumentation available? I think the trick is to tell the bios to boot form the harddisk and not from the flash....

So anyone interessted to help out? ;-)

Well, me and david have come across a bit of information recntly that gives a lot more info about the OS files

I would help out, and im sure david (blue) would

What do you have in mind?


Would be good tg make them as useful as a NSLU2 or something!

[BootsMan]

Thanks everybody for the help! I have both PV705N(4100) working with SnapOS v4.0.860 and 2003 Domain!