Want to know which application is best for the job. It is written in c and requires a capable kernel to interface with. I have just moved to a company that has a cobalt raq4 server. If unsure, check your installed software page and check the version number. On sun cobalt systems, due to the combination of the default webserver logging format, the automated webserver log splitting mechanism, and the builtin statistics gathering software, it is currently not possible to utilize the urchin 4 utm. I want to put a sun cobalt raq4 in a datacenter, but the os cobalt os 6.
It admins who are old enough may remember these lovely little machines. Shared web hosting, dedicated servers and vps solutions are complemented by convenient domain registration services, web hosting tools and a real commitment to customer satisfaction. Cobalt network will not guarantee the renewal of a domain name. How to install centos 3 with bluequartz on a cobalt raq3 raq4 server appliance. The software is no longer supported although you can run alternative software. Installing on sun cobalt raq 550 web server centos. Riverside, suite 201 spokane, washington 99201 phone.
The cobalt raq 4 also includes majordomo, a package for managing internet mailing lists. Oct 25, 2001 recover and rescue the cobalt raq 3 by jack wallen in hardware on october 25, 2001, 12. This means that customers can take advantage of the following. To put it simply, they are just computers without keyboard and monitor and without the ability to attach one. Offmyserver, a provider of custom built servers and storage solutions, sponsored the porting of the cobalt raq software to the freebsd operating system. When using a web browser to interact with your sun cobalt raq xtr server appliance, you may occasionally experience a browser failure. I thought this was a cool lot to start with 2x 1u cobalt raq4. According to netcraft, an online statistics and monitoring website, use of the cobalt hosting software has increased since the source was released. Note that the i386based raq 3, raq 3i and raq 4 models are not supported by. Sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance superb developer tool support for more hosted applications sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance the sun cobalt raq server appliance is the product that redefined web hosting for service providers by enabling the deployment of valueadded hosting services at monthly price points low enough to create. Unfortunately, the first release was plagued with hardware problems and was recalled. Sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance superb developer. Cobalt rom source code x86 bios replacement for cobalt hardware. What is a cobalt quberaq and what is a restore cdusb.
Click the green icon wrench forraq4, pencil for xtr next to the ssl enabled virtual site click ssl settings on the left side. Raid on these models was accomplished in software using a second ide channel on the motherboard for the second hard drive. Provide access to a broad range of web and ftp publishing capabilities. Ventilation the cobalt raq 4s bottom vents on the front and fan openings on the back panel protect the server from overheating. So u get my point im searching for solutions for this i realy cant find any newer cobalt os. In the new software area, prepare and launch the package installer using the directions appropriate for your platform. I would like you help and advice with regards to installin centos 5 on my sun cobalt raq 550 web server. I use a variety of custom built software packages based on redhat enterprise 4 and directed specifically towards the sun cobalt raq2, raq4, xtr and raq550. The majority of the software used within the cobalt raq can be freely distributed under the terms of the bsd and the gnu public license. To enable interbase on your system, please do as follows. Note to users running sun cobalt raq 2 software on raq 1 hardware.
Backing up for a moment, i actually started by modifying my cobalt. The qube and raq series was created by cobalt networks inc. Sun open sources cobalt quberaq software now this is my idea of starting the new year off right. At the moment, linuxmips will run in 64bit mode on these machines, but support is very. Cobalt raq 1 mips rm5230 cobalt raq 2 mips rm5231 cobalt raq 3 amd k6 3d. Make sure that you have the following line in etcservices.
The cobalt raq 2 is a powerful network server that provides a complete solution for virtual hosting, web publishing. You have to use userconf4 at the boot to disable unwanted interfaces. Cobalt network has been providing effective and scalable web hosting solutions for over a decade. Soft asp technology and continues with additionalsupport for php, perl scripting language, cgi support and. The raq 4 server appliance offers a full suite of internet services with remote. Cobalt raq 4 server appliance lets you choose from a wide variety of development tools such as microsoft frontpage 2000 and visual interdev, macromedia drumbeat or netobjects fusion. Cobalt digital inc raq xtr user manual pdf download. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read.
Netbsdcobalt is the port of netbsd to cobalt networks mipsbased microservers, now known as sun server appliances. Cobalt raq 4 user manual iii important safeguards for your protection, please read and understand all of the safety and operating instructions regarding your cobalt raq 4 and retain for future reference. Open cobalt is a free and opensource software platform for constructing, accessing, and sharing virtual worlds both on local area networks or across the internet, with no need for centralized servers the technology makes it easy to create deeply collaborative and hyperlinked multiuser virtual workspaces, virtual exhibit spaces, and gamebased learning and training environments. Symantec delivers content filtering solutions to users of. I dont know anything about it as yet but i do know that it hasnt got any kind of security up at the moment.
Sun has elected to release the cobalt raq 550 server appliance source code under a. The project is the small user space tool to configure cobalt raq3 and similar lcd displays. My name is zeffie and since 1999 i have been building software and supporting the cobalt. I have a cobalt raq that doesnt work and also a cobalt qube 3 that has some misc. Cobalt networks came on the scene in the late 90s with a series of cheap, effective, and absolutely gorgeous little rackmount servers. After that, just pop in a modern linux distro and whatever software you need for the chosen task. There were variants of the raq 3 and raq 4 models known as the raq 3i or raq 4i scsi support. If you would like to get in touch, please use one of the contact methods. The cobalt raq 3s vents on the front and the fan openings on the back panel are provided for ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
Aside from commercially bundled software we also offer free downloads of ready to run pkg or rpm files. As this is not a official centos, most of my tech support questions via irc are being smacked down. Sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance superb developer tool support for more hosted applications sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance the sun cobalt raq server appliance is the product that redefined web hosting for service providers by enabling the deployment of valueadded hosting services at monthly price points low enough to create an explo. Recover and rescue the cobalt raq 3 by jack wallen in hardware on october 25, 2001, 12. It might not be generic enough for everyone to use. The raq 2 supports the common gateway interface cgi using perl scripting or the language of your. Thease web servers do not have cdrom drivers, video cards, keyboard or mouse. If you have what we used to call a little blue pizza ox that says cobalt on the front then your in the right place. This processor is a mips iv architecture with minor extensions. The aim of this procedure is to make a single drive that can be swapped into a raq3 4 following its firmwarebios update. The cobalt raq is a 1u rackmount server product line developed by cobalt networks, inc. My raq 550 has been upgraded with a custom rom, and os made by uk, called strongbolt2, based on centos 4.
As of today i am still stupporting these systems and im happy to be able to release my line of iso files that allow you to restore a raq or xtr servers. The location of this area in the cobalt interface will be platform specific. The raq series of cobalts have two fans, one for the psu and one for the cpu. User manual sun cobalt raq xtr server appliance vii 6. However, some applications remain the property of their owners, and require their permission to redistribute. Cobalt network, cobalt house, 11 coopers way, hailsham, east sussex, bn27 3xa. The raq xtr was the first 1u server to have four removable hard drives. Sun cobalt raq 4i web server series sign in to comment.
Sun open sources cobalt quberaq software ars technica. The box also has either 256 k or 512 k of level 2 memory, up to 2 gb of ram, and either one or two hard drives of up to 80 gb capacity. Cobalt raq 2, running debian gnulinux, as indicated by the front display. Raq 3 or raq 4 click on maintenance in the left hand frame, then click install software in the top row qube 3 or raq 550 click on the bluelinq tab, then click third party software, then click the install manually button xtr click on the bluelinq tab, then click new software, then click the install.
The majority of the software used within the cobalt raq xtr can be freely distributed under the terms of the bsd and the gnu public license. Limitedtime offer applies to the first charge of a new subscription only. Sun cacheraqtm 4 sun cobalt raq 550 sun cobalt control station. Installing your certificate on acobalt raq4xtr installing the site certificate. The aim of this procedure is to make a single drive that can be swapped into a raq34 following its firmwarebios update. The hardware on the other hand was really shitty and ended failing no matter what version cobalt raqqube you had. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Best cobalt raq4 server firewall solutions experts exchange. I use a variety of custom built software packages based on redhat enterprise 4 and directed specifically towards the sun cobalt raq2, raq4, xtr and raq550 line of web servers. Protect existing investment in a crossplatform environment. Cobalt qube and cobalt raq were equipped with rm5230 processors. Sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance 4 faq 2000 and visual interdev, macromedia drumbeat or netobjects fusion. My name is zeffie and since 1999 i have been building software and supporting the cobalt networks, cobalt, and finally the sun cobalt raq, qube, xtr internet appliances.
You have in front of you one of the internets very first internet appliances. Raq 3 or raq 4 if you downloaded the urchin package by using a browser and saving the. Cobalt qube and cobalt raq were equipped with rm5230 processors running at 150mhz. These are the small kind which fit standing up in the 1u case.
Sun cobalt raq 4 server appliance superb developer tool. Browsers both netscape navigator and microsoft internet explorer have bugs that can cause intermittent, unexplained failures. There are several versions of qubes and raqs in existence, older mips based and newer amdk6 based. Sun cacheraqtm 4 sun cobalt raq 550 sun cobalt control station sun cobalt qubetm 3 sun cobalt raq xtr. Raq 3 or raq 4 click on maintenance in the left hand frame, then click install software in the top row raq 550 or qube 3 click on the bluelinq tab, then click third party software, then click the install manually button. This is original sun cobalt raq 550 iso if you want to upgrade to the centos bluequartz raq550 we have another iso. Qube 2 and raq 2 use the rm5231 cpu which doubles the cache size over the rm5230 running at upto 250mhz. Stop those sleepless nights worrying about your cobalt raq server and get your zs with zeffie. Stop those sleepless nights worrying about your cobalt raq server and. Sun describes the cobalt raq as follows the cobalt raq tm 4 is a server appliance that provides a dedicated webhosting platform and offers new capabilities for hightraffic, complex web sites and ecommerce applications. Cobalt raq3 open the cobalt raq4 is a 1u rackmount server product line developed by cobalt networks, inc. Sep 09, 2005 according to netcraft, an online statistics and monitoring website, use of the cobalt hosting software has increased since the source was released. Lots of functions could be controlled via a series of buttons and an lcd screen on the front panel, which itself was adorned with a.
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