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I read so many different blogs, etc. that mentioned installing some version of Linux on the internal secure digital micro-card. After installing Windows and inserting a 100 MB/S (actual speed I tested on other computers did approach this velocity) Micro SD card I tested its speed. Guess what? The transfer speed clearly indicates the card reader is "wired in" as a USB 2.0 device. That's fine and completely understandable given HP's strategy of hobbling this fine computer | I read so many different blogs, etc. that mentioned installing some version of Linux on the internal secure digital micro-card. After installing Windows and inserting a 100 MB/S (actual speed I tested on other computers did approach this velocity) Micro SD card I tested its speed. Guess what? The transfer speed clearly indicates the card reader is "wired in" as a USB 2.0 device. That's fine and completely understandable given HP's strategy of hobbling this fine computer. | ||
Anyway, my question is why in the world would anyone choose to install an OS on a USB flash drive? If one was dead set on doing this, why not use a USB 3 flash drive plugged into the back? The speed difference is phenomenal. | Anyway, my question is why in the world would anyone choose to install an OS on a USB flash drive? If one was dead set on doing this, why not use a USB 3 flash drive plugged into the back? The speed difference is phenomenal. There are 2 USB 3.0 ports on the rear of the server and the controller has the capability to support 6 ports if HP so chose (I checked) | ||
Oh, and as a special note, as mentioned by several people, this server will not recognize a new SD card plugged in when the power is on. Power must be off when the SD Card is inserted. It doesn't seem to harm the hardware, but it won't recognize it like a device plugged into a regular USB port. Oh, well. | Oh, and as a special note, as mentioned by several people, this server will not recognize a new SD card plugged in when the power is on. Power must be off when the SD Card is inserted. It doesn't seem to harm the hardware, but it won't recognize it like a device plugged into a regular USB port. Oh, well. | ||