Installing Debian on Qnap TS-219 PII

[Hoshpak <mailinglist@pozimski.eu>]

Hello,

I'm currently trying to install Debian GNU/Linux on a Qnap TS-219 PII which is based on the Marvell Sheeva platform. I followed the instructions which can be found at http://www.cyrius.com/debian/kirkwood/qnap/ts-219/ so far, backed up the original firmware, downloaded the installer files and flashed them.

After rebooting the device, I am now able to log into the device using ssh and start the installer. The only problem is, after a few minutes the device resets itself thus aborting the installation process. This happens no matter if the installer is actually doing something or just waiting for input. Since the ssh-session is killed instantly when it happens, I couldn't find out what caused the device to reset itself.

This only happens when the Debian installer is loaded (I tried stable and testing so far) and not with the original firmware so I believe the device itself is just fine. Did anyone else experience this strange behaviour with this Qnap system or could think of possible reason or an alternative way to get the installation done?