[Arm-netbook] A10 server dreamboard

[Tsvetan Usunov, OLIMEX LTD]

>> - as much as possible ram
>> - 512 MB flash (not more, if you need more space you have sata)
>
> Why not do away with flash completely and put a uSD slot on instead of
> the flash?

SD-card have mechanical movable parts, it'r reliability may decrease with 
time due to moisture, dust etc. having 4GB NAND flash on board will be much 
more reliable than SD card on socket

> What's wrong with serial console/JTAG combo over micro/mini USB a-la
> SheevaPlug? That replaces both the need for video out and separate
> serial and JTAG.

this is simple and nice solution

> If you are going for density, then you might as well go to the logical
> conclusion with EOMA "blades" and cram 40 or so into 1U. And that will
> still leave you plenty of space for an internal ethernet switch,
> internal serial switch (for console access), some 2.5" SATA bays (maybe
> with a "NAS node"), maybe even an internal UPS.

but how then the USB will be bring on from of the rack in this case? 
extension cables?