15$ Dell Wyse 5060 Thin Client
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It's so weird! I'm testing using Debian, Window 10, and ThinLinux .. As of now:
Unit 1: BIOS 1.0K - Sounds only comes through DP/HDMI in all systems as if the other output is completely absent!
Unit 2: BIOS 1.0K - Both outputs present in all three systems but headphones/speaker doesn't work and produce weird static noises so I have to manually change output to DP/HDMI or mute it!
It's extremely minor issue and doesn't interfere with the purpose intended (Linux Server) but I'm a bit annoyed by such random malfunctions !!
Nope, it will boot fine without a monitor attached if it's the same as my older ones.
I bought an inexpensive Kingston SSD and it fit neatly into the 5060.
The giant web store calls it "Kingston 240GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/240G - HDD Replacement for Increase Performance" and I think I paid US$21 for a 240GB drive.
The Debian installer happily used the SSD, so it will probably work with Windows, too. I haven't measured the read/write speed because...well, if I cared about maximum performance, I wouldn't be running a retired thin client! :7)
I got one of these on AliExpress (or Amazon): SATA Adapter - AliExpress
Then dissembled regular 2.5" SSD and ended up with something like this:
Thanks all.
And what model is your wifi card?
How exactly is that 90-degree adapter fitting for the SSD to be parallel to the main board? Did you use 2 of them?
And what model is your wifi card?
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OK. Here's my version.
I had a 120GB WD Green SATA SSD, which upon closer inspection (YouTube teardown) is a rebranded SanDisk. Cool!
It fits with just a little gentle bending of the RAM heat shield with a pair of pliers.
Next!
I had a 120GB WD Green SATA SSD, which upon closer inspection (YouTube teardown) is a rebranded SanDisk. Cool!
It fits with just a little gentle bending of the RAM heat shield with a pair of pliers.
Next!
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Looking for some advise now that this little thing is ready to work for me.
I have an M1 Mac so can no longer run my old Intel VMware VMs on it easily. So the idea is to run something on the Wyse to host VMs.
My initial attempt was to install Debian and VMware Workstation which was relatively easy and worked and allowed me to access the VMs over VNC. But it's not good enough, awkward to transfer files etc.
So, what next... ESXi? Proxmox? in VMware or on hardware?
Any recommendations? I am new to hosting VMs this way.
Maybe this is better in its own topic? Let's see.
I have an M1 Mac so can no longer run my old Intel VMware VMs on it easily. So the idea is to run something on the Wyse to host VMs.
My initial attempt was to install Debian and VMware Workstation which was relatively easy and worked and allowed me to access the VMs over VNC. But it's not good enough, awkward to transfer files etc.
So, what next... ESXi? Proxmox? in VMware or on hardware?
Any recommendations? I am new to hosting VMs this way.
Maybe this is better in its own topic? Let's see.
Can anybody help me out with ESXi that supports the Realtek NIC in the Wyse 5060?
Edit: managed to prepare a custom ESXi 6.7 ISO containing the Realtek drivers. ESXi 5.0 supports it, but too old to be useful.
Edit: managed to prepare a custom ESXi 6.7 ISO containing the Realtek drivers. ESXi 5.0 supports it, but too old to be useful.
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It's fine. I mostly play 8/16-bit, but I've tried some PS1 games and they ran full frame rate. Let me know if you have specific games in mind and I'll try them.
I wouldn't buy one just for emulation, but it's a nice easy add to use in a pinch.
I wouldn't buy one just for emulation, but it's a nice easy add to use in a pinch.
Good People of Internet,
This is to let you know that Goodram SSDPR-CX400-128-G2 fits the slot, after some minor adjustments. Of course you need to remove it from the plastic cover (start from the opposite side of where the SATA port is and use the exactly needed amount of force
. My advice is to use isolation tape to protect the drive especially from the bottom as it touches the SMT elements. Also, do not use too much force on the screws of the front panel so you won't break the drive PCB. Coincidentally it fits in a way that it neatly secures the drive. As with previous reports you need to cut a little bit the metal RAM cover, which is rather an easy task.
On the other side I wanted to report that the SATA to MSATA converter did not work for me. Not sure why. I have BIOS 1.0A and gave up updating it after unfair fight for hours with different versions of bin. If someone had similar situation and update of the BIOS helped I'd be grateful for letting me know.
take care
This is to let you know that Goodram SSDPR-CX400-128-G2 fits the slot, after some minor adjustments. Of course you need to remove it from the plastic cover (start from the opposite side of where the SATA port is and use the exactly needed amount of force
. My advice is to use isolation tape to protect the drive especially from the bottom as it touches the SMT elements. Also, do not use too much force on the screws of the front panel so you won't break the drive PCB. Coincidentally it fits in a way that it neatly secures the drive. As with previous reports you need to cut a little bit the metal RAM cover, which is rather an easy task. On the other side I wanted to report that the SATA to MSATA converter did not work for me. Not sure why. I have BIOS 1.0A and gave up updating it after unfair fight for hours with different versions of bin. If someone had similar situation and update of the BIOS helped I'd be grateful for letting me know.
take care
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Exact same thing happened to me. Not sure why. I've re-checked the seating of the little onboard speaker and can't find anything wrong.Hi guys .. Wondering if anyone could help
I went from 1.0A -> 1.0K and it stopped working. No POST beep any more
Update: I bought a second used Wyse 5060 and tried 1.0F -> 1.0J - Sound stopped working after that too.
Tried toggling audio on and off, and tried all variants of resume after power loss. No POST beeps.
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