On Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:08:46 +0000, Mike Scott wrote:

> On 28/11/2020 11:33, Mike Scott wrote:
>> Hi all; a quick query about speeds.
> ....
>> I'm contemplating replacing with a rpi4, which I gather is now
>> supported by freebsd, using a usb3 external hard drive. But is this
>> likely to prove slower or problematic for any other reason?
>>
>> TIA for any thoughts.
>
> Many thanks to all who've replied.
>
> After two brief power cuts in as many hours yesterday, which played
> havoc with the existing machine(*), this looks like a project for the
> new year, along with a ups - so any suggestions for a good ups for a
> 24/7 pi server please? A quick look round suggests I could pay nearly as
> much as the pi would cost, so any ideas for something cheap(-ish) and
> reliable would be welcome.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> (*) Weird things happened: it hung twice while trying to reboot, then
> rebooted on the 3rd try: but fsck moaned about sundry files, even though
> the ufs file system is journalled.

have you looked at the PiJuice hat?
4-6 hrs operation in default but can take larger batteries if req.
also has an RTC on board so that fixes another of your problems.

https://uk.pi-supply.com/products/pijuice-standard




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