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I still like the Odroid stuff - Even the most expensive version(1) is still a lot cheaper then most other stuff ($165) That gets you:

1. Quad-Core Processor Jasper Lake N6005 2Ghz/3.3Ghz boost

2. Up to 64GB Dual-channel DDR4 PC4-23400 with 2 SO-Dimm Slots

3. 2 x 2.5Ghz Ethernet

4. SATA-3/HDMI 2.0/DP 1.2

5. Intel onboard GPU

I have multiple of the predecessors (H2) and LOVE them. Kitting out a node with 16G and a cheap Sata SSD puts you around $250. They're fast enough to run multiple USB cameras for OctoPrint. I believe if you check the forums, they can run windows as well, but I've never tried. And they are totally silent!!

1) https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-h3-plus/

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Wow can it really achieve 2.5gbps throughput on its ethernet?

I actually don't know as I don't have any 2.5G gear... but 1Gbps works a treat :-)

I had some Odroids...about 9-10 years ago. What're the options like for operating systems nowadays?

I have an old Odroid-XU3. Last week I installed Ubuntu 22.04 on it. The OS image for Ubuntu 22.04 that I am using is the one officially provided by the makers of Odroid.

I wrote a document with a few notes about the Odroid-XU3.

https://doc.nstr.no/odroid-xu3.htm

Their x86 boards can run whatever, they have mainline Linux support.

They've also been maintaining Linux support for their 8+ year old ARM boards, as well. I generally avoid ARM boards because you're dependent on manufacturers for continued kernel development, but Odroid/HardKernel/whatever holds up their end of that deal very well in comparison to other manufacturers.

Their ARM boards are supported by Armbian and DietPI, the X86 ones should run anything that works on that architecture.

https://www.armbian.com/download/?device_support=Supported&t...

https://dietpi.com/#download (click Odroid).

Can they be powered off PoE?

If the additional bulkiness is not a problem you could get a PoE splitter. A PoE splitter splits the Ethernet and power into separate cables, allowing you to run PoE through a cable but connecting the end to a device that does not itself support PoE.

For example the TL-POE10R PoE splitter. https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/accessory/tl-...

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