Revision as of 18:54, 23 March 2009

Introduction

From http://www.marvell.com/products/embedded_processors/developer/kirkwood/sheevaplug.jsp:

The SheevaPlug is a development platform, targeted for use as a plug computer, and designed to run network-based software services. It features a Kirkwood Series SoC with an embedded Marvell Sheeva™ CPU core running at 1.2 GHz. This device connects to the network using GbE, offers desktop class performance, and can be used to replace a PC-based home server for many applications. Peripherals connect using the included USB 2.0 port.

The development kit is enclosed in a plastic case that also contains a universal power supply. For developers a USB-based debug connection is included to enable simple debugging and reprogramming.

Hardware

• 1.2 Ghz ARM CPU (88F6281 aka kirkwood) (L1 Cache: 16K Instruction + 16K Data, L2 Cache: 256KB)
• 512 MB RAM
• 512 MB NAND flash
• 1 GBit ethernet
• USB host port
• Real Time Clock with batter
• JTAG and console interface via USB
• SDIO interface

Pictures of the internals can be found at http://www.cyrius.com/debian/kirkwood/sheevaplug/gallery.html

Software

Linux variants supported or in the works:

• Ubunto
• gentoo
• debian
• fedora
• openembedded

Purchasing and more info

You can order a sheevaplug for USD 99 from http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/p-22-sheevaplug-dev-kit.aspx

Documentation can be found at http://www.marvell.com/files/products/embedded_processors/developer/kirkwood/SheevaPlug_DocumentationPackage.zip

Similar products

PogoPlug

http://www.pogoplug.com/

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highseclabs sheeva plug

http://www.highseclabs.com/sheeva_plug_sp1100.html

Only 128 MB RAM, no JTAG/SDIO

Other links

http://www.plugcomputer.org/