On 12/04/16 15:23, Martin Michlmayr wrote: > * Daniel Pocock <[email protected]> [2016-04-12 10:03]: >> I came across the Qnap wiki[1], it doesn't mention the Qnap TS-431 and >> TS-431+ >> >> Does anybody know about these, for better or worse? > > The CPU used in the TS-431 is not supported in the mainline kernel (or > wasn't like time I checked). > > The TS-431+, as you say, uses an Annapurna Labs Alpine chip. They > contributed initial kernel support but then disappeared (maybe because > they were acquired by Amazon, maybe not). Free Electronics submitted > some patches recently, so there might be hope. > > I wouldn't recommend any of these two devices right now if you want to > run Debian. >
Would you know if there has been any development in relation to the Annapurna Labs chips? Some of the newer devices, such as TS-531X[1], look interesting, but they have similar chips. Regards, Daniel 1. https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/model.php?II=260&ref=product_overview
