For the kernel compile steps im highly indebted to installing debian on a cobalt qube 3. This page is about the standard or full debian templatevm. Those steps took me as far as debian wheezy, but official support has now ended for that release and the latest debian wont run on an i586 processor. This is the third qube i have received free but it could not be more different from the other two. Please note that the qube 2700 qube 1 is not supported.
Qubes live usb alpha the live usb edition is no longer supported or maintained. Qube 2 and raq 2 use the rm5231 cpu which doubles the cache size over the rm5230 running at upto 250mhz. New with this release is the ability to write and plug directly into the cobalt interface. Updated the qube 3 to lenny without any problems or the need to upgrade the. Red hat linux operating system and a proprietary gui for server management. The cobalt qube was a computer server appliance product line developed by cobalt networks. Through the cobalt developer support organization, developers can obtain the apis necessary to integrate directly into the qube. I previously wrote about my laborious experiences compiling a 2. Replace xx with the debian version number of the template you wish to install. Bleedingedge hardware types may be a little disappointed in the devices lowspeed processor and 32mb of ram, but as it runs linux, its more than. He then published the scripts he used to create cd and he also updated the script for 3. Cobalt qube 3 restore cdthe cobalt qube was a computer server.
Ventilation the cobalt qube 2s bottom vents and fan opening are provided for ventilation and reliable operation. Debian cobalt qube2raq2 howto this document describes how to install. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. I have a qube3 pro running at 600mhz and i had managed to install cobalt os 6 the latest download available from sun without using a pc. For your protection, please read all these instructions regarding your cobalt qube 2 and retain for future reference. The following images show how the public site webbased interface looks and works on the cobalt qube. Qubes os is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing using security by compartmentalization approach. Same as a qube, different form factor and maybe a tweak or two to device support. Cobalt qube and cobalt raq were equipped with rm5230 processors running at 150mhz.
For database connectivity, the cobalt qube 3 has integrated three worldclass sql databases. Everybody has outlook 2003 installed on there machines and recently we have been repeatedly gettingg problems with people getting the message sysperm unable to process from lines envelopes, change recognition modes or check for. The cobalt raq is a 1u rackmount server product line developed by cobalt networks, inc. The qube 2700 was the first product released by cobalt networks. In order to install debian 7 wheezy on a cobalt machine, you need the following. The qube 3, released in 2002, used an amd k62 cpu at either 300 mhz or 450 mhz. Feb 12, 2017 support the channel on patreon if youre feeling generous. Hello, it seems debian lenny and possibly etch too doesnt support 2. For the qube s processor hardware, see martin hoeffers blog. An installation guide for debian on mips based cobalt machines. Your contributions directly support the developers who work hard every day to improve your security.
Were going to install a basic os that will let us get started. Getting the serial connection to work the qube does not have any vga adapter, so if you want to see what is happening inside, youll need to get your serial connection to work. Ive picked up a qube 3 off ebay on an impulse buy and am now wondering what exactly to do with it the strongbolt os on it seems to be geared towards it being a pure webserver and i cant. As you can see, the qube uses a webbased interface to control it. A lot of source material on the qubes is no longer online, so be prepared for a lot of links to the wayback machine. For the minimal version, please see the minimal templatevms page. Install whats needed to boot the qube 3 from your server. Scroll through the options until you get to execute a shell third from bottom. Another issue is that the onboard nic really cant handle heavy. Cobalt qube 3 faq new with this release is the ability to write and plug directly into the cobalt interface. Prepare the nfs server to allow the quberaq to pick up an nfsroot kernel. In a variety of breathtaking backdrops, you must first.
Support the channel on patreon if youre feeling generous. To reinstall a debian templatevm that is already installed in your system, see how to reinstall a templatevm after installing. Then insert a paperclip in the password reset hole and turn the sun cobalt raq or qube on. Strong security for desktop computing through compartmentalization. After installing a fresh debian templatevm, we recommend performing the following steps. Bleedingedge hardware types may be a little disappointed in the devices lowspeed processor and 32mb of ram, but as it runs linux, its more than sufficient. Qubes is based on xen, x window system, and linux, and can run most linux applications and utilize. However, that resulting in neither the wireless nor the firewall working, thus im not running this yet. As a free and opensource software project, we rely on donations from users like you in order to keep running. Based on the original cobalt restore cd, dennis chernoivanov created a netbsd restore cd for versions 1. An image gallery showing pictures of various cobalt machines. At the moment, linuxmips will run in 64bit mode on these machines, but support is very.
Cobalt qube3 prof 4501282x40gb 2xeth sign in to comment. Cobalt qube and cobalt raq were equipped with rm5230 processors running at. What is a cobalt quberaq and what is a restore cdusb. A list of faqs including troubleshooting information. Okay, so i have this cobalt qube 3 sitting in my home office for months on. The sun cobalt raq or qube will toggle the currnt mode of the console and display the new setting you just changed the setting if you see console off you will need to repeat this step to. Heres a link on installing debian on an amd k6 based qube 3. Hello, i have a question about the sun cobalt qube 3 it runs linux 2. An original linux restore cd was provided with the device. Jeff corbets qube 3, released in 2002, used an amd k62 cpu at either 300 mhz or 450 mhz and was the last product in the qube line.
Sun microsystems featuring a modified red hat linux operating system. The sun cobalt os is the base software for the sun cobalt qube 3 appliance. Cobalt qube 3 user manual v regulations and information this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. The cobalt qube was a computer server appliance product line developed by cobalt networks, inc. The 2700 was not a development version number but came from the atomic number of cobalt, 27. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
Qubes is based on xen, x window system, and linux, and can run most linux applications and utilize most of the linux drivers. The cobalt qube 3 is an entirely different beast from the first two models in this line. How i installed debian on a cobalt qube 3 st john karp. Mar 21, 2020 bind berkeley internet name domain is an implementation of the domain name system dns protocols and provides an openly redistributable reference implementation of the major components of the domain name system, including. The original qube systems were equipped with rm5230 or rm5231 microprocessors but later models used amd k62 chips. The patch will not appear within the installed software. Debian on mips based cobalt machines martin michlmayr. Bind berkeley internet name domain is an implementation of the domain name system dns protocols and provides an openly redistributable reference implementation of the major components of the domain name system, including. Please let us know if you are the owner of a cobalt machine, or the member of another cobalt users group qube 2700wg. Aug 16, 2000 the following images show how the public site webbased interface looks and works on the cobalt qube. I set up a new dns server and took down the cobalt. First make sure you shutdown the sun cobalt raq or qube. The cobalt qube 3s bottom vents and fan opening are provided for ventilation and reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. The qube 3 used an amd k62 cpu at either 300 mhz or 450 mhz and was the last product in the qube line.
This update will update the os version of sun cobalt qube 3 appliance from 6. It can concurrently handle over 140,000 emails, 50,000 file transfers and over 250,000 web page requests a dayquite sufficient for most applications. A fourth qube model was in development but was never released. Through the cobalt developer support organization, developers can obtain the apis. Interbase 6, postgresql, and mysql are all an integral part of the cobalt qube 3. Everybody has outlook 2003 installed on there machines and recently we have been repeatedly gettingg problems with people getting the message sysperm unable to process from lines envelopes, change recognition modes or check for corrupted mail drop. This page describes how to install debian 7 wheezy on a cobalt machine.
Userland on my qube was debian wheezy with a custom compiled 3. Read instructions read and understand all the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. The debian templatevm the debian templatevm is an officially supported templatevm in qubes os. The original raq systems were equipped with mips rm5230 or rm5231 cpus but later models used amd k62 chips and then eventually intel. Although after installation the updated os version will appear. The cobalt qube can serve around 100 web page requests a second i. Cobalt qube 3 user manual iii important safeguards for your protection, please read all these instructions regarding your cobalt qube 3 and retain for future reference.
It remains to be seen whether suns purchase of cobalt was a good idea or not, but the. This processor is a mips iv architecture with minor extensions. Cobalt raq 2, running debian gnulinux, as indicated by the front display. The qube 2700 and qube 2 were both equipped with a mips processor. And im thinking about giving it to the local trash bin, but before i do i should find out what this thing can do. After that his restorecd script has been updated and improved by izumi tsutsui for 4.