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I just built a new server out of second hand components (minus the RAM which is new). - Motherboard: Supermicro X11SSL-F (updated to BIOS 2.6) - CPU: Intel Xeon E3 1240 V5 - RAM: 4 x Crucial MTA9ASF2G72AZ-3G2B1 (DDR4-3200 ECC UDIMM 1Rx8 CL22) - PSU: Seasonic G-360 - Cooler: Noctua NH-L12S All...

I used to use Google SMTP server for sending cron notifications in case of faults (e.g. mdadm array broken, smartctl errors, now ZFS, etc) but I am seeing that it's getting more and more unreliable. In the paste i used msmtp to interface directly with the google server wih a gmail account. Now...

Dear all, I know it might be a strange request but please bear with me ... I started using VMWARE ESXi about 5 years ago as my virtualization platform of choice in my home lab. Since then, due to easier backup, scripting and base OS (Debian), I switched to Proxmox VE (without subscription). All...

I would be interested in your opinion because I am migrating all my machines to Virtualized solutions (mostly Proxmox VE, still have one ESXi Box). For the Host (or AIO using OmniOS + Napp-IT) filesystem I'm without doubt using ZFS. Does it matter the FS that the Guest will be using? Of it...

As the title says I did the (probably big) mistake of buying 2 x Supermicro SC825 TQ-R740LPB 2U chassis. One at the moment is equipped with a X9DR3-F (one socket not working, I will probably need to check for bent pins) and the other with a X9DR3-LN4F+ (both sockets working). Both boards are...

Hello, I hope I can get some help with napp-it since I really like it. For samba setup it works flawlessly. However for NFS setup I'm starting to lose my hair for NFS. Normally on GNU/Linux (or FreeBSD) you setup a new group (adduser/useradd with its GUI) and a new user (with its UID) on the...

I have bought a few of these single port devices to put in each ESXi box I own: Mellanox Connectx-2 MNPA19-XTR. I recently spotted a deal on a Mellanox Connectx-2 MHQH29C-XTR which is a dual port and I will put in the main ESXi box. Now I'm looking at different scenarios but both have its...

I'm getting interested in VMWare Eval Experience. Do some of you guys running a home lab use it? Any interesting features? They list they "fully support 3 hosts". I have 2 x dual socket systems and a few single socket systems as well. Would a "1 user" license be enough say for 2 x dual socket...

I have two "small" ESXi boxes at home (for a home lab) consisting of: a) ESXi 1 Supermicro X10SLM-F Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 (4C/8T) 32GB unbuffered ECC RAM 6 x Crucial MX100 256GB 1 x Intel S3700 200GB 1 x HP NC364T quad-gigabit NIC 1 x HP NC360T dual-gigabit NIC IBM M1015 SAS...

I am interested in buying an Layer 3 (or even 4) switch to route my VLANs enabled on the other Layer 2 switches I own. I currently own some HP Procurves (1810-24G and 2810-48G / 2510-48G) but need layer 3 switches to route / bridge the VLANs. Apparently the performance of say a Pfsense router as...

I'm in the process of upgrading my current NAS (based on FreeBSD 9.x) to newer hardware and based on a different OS. Here is the hardware I already own. This NAS will do both NAS and VM host (I though about KVM and/or Virtualbox). Case: Supermicro SC825 TQ-R740LPB Motherboard: Supermicro...

I have some small boxes lying around (a bit old CPU, but 16GB RAM) and would like to do some virtualization with them. I'd like to know what to use the "boot" device for the hypervisor. I considered: Single SSD (in a 5.25'' adapter) USB stick But both have a single point of failure...

I just spotted a bargain on a local site for 4 x E5649 processors (1366 socket) at about 100$ each. I was thinking of buying two of them for use in a vm server host (either proxmox VE or EsXi). The only "issue" is that I'd have to buy everything else. A possible cost is therefore: - Processor...

I would like some feedback concerning a server I'm setting up. The server will be on 24/7 and features: - CPU: AMD FX-8320 - Motherboard: ASUS M5A99X EVO - RAM: 32GB ECC RAM - HDD: 3 x 2.0 TB (2 x WD Black / 1 x Toshiba) - OS: Gentoo GNU/Linux 64 bit (amd64) - NIC: 1 x NC364T (4 port) + 2 x...

I'm currently planning on upgrading my Home NAS / server on ZFS. Current configuration: - FreeBSD 9.1 - 1 x E5-2620 6C/12T CPU - 64GB ECC registered RAM - 2x2.0TB Mirror (ROOT) + 6x3.0TB RAIDZ-2 (DATA) -> 12TB usable space I'm planning on leaving FreeBSD because I don't really feel at...

A while ago I setup my home NAS using FreeBSD, but for some reason it doesn't work as I'd love to. For instance I couldn't get sleep support to work and haven't got too much time to debug that. Samba AD DC wouldn't work either. At the time I set this up, ESXi Free version was still limited to...

I own a Supermicro CSE-825TQ-R740LPB I'm currently using for my NAS & Virtualbox host. Even with the BIOS tuning (through IPMI) to "Fan speed: Optimal" (the "not the loudest fan setting", although still far from calling it "quiet") the FAN are screaming in my living room. Unfortunately I don't...

I would like to know if there exist a software (possibly free / open source) that you can use to track your various rigs, specifically which components you put into it, their serial number, the retailer where you bought it and the warranty start / duration / end date. I think I may able to do...

I would like to know if you can apply some boot covers (the colored ends that protect the fragile plastic "lever") to an already built Ethernet / RJ45 cable. My guess would be "no" but I was thinking of cutting the boot along its length, put the cable in it, glue the boot cover and heat it in...

Hi all. I'm looking into buying a C204/C206/C216 motherboard for use with a Xeon E3-1265LV2 (Ivy bridge) CPU and 16-32GB DDR3 Unbuffered ECC. I've seen reviews of ASUS P8C WS on Newegg and it doesn't really seem that great. Another option I considered was the Supermicro X9SAE-V (No...

I got my hands on some new virtualization hardware (I5-2400 and I5-3470) which doesn't support ECC RAM. I'll be using ESXi or Xenserver (still thinking about that) with storage on a central server (E5-26XX with 64GB ECC RAM - Registered). I think I'm fairly safe from a memory corruption point of...

As mentioned in the title I'm looking for two 24 port gigabit managed switches for my home LAN. Feature-wise I need at the very least: Link aggregation VLANs CLI (preferably full support) Low power consumption (not something >100W) PoE not absolutely necessary. May be useful if the price...

This is kind of the sequel of what was described in this thread. Basically I find myself with two JBOD chassis laying around. Finally I have some free time to build my NAS. Since I cannot fit any motherboard into these old chassis (SC847E16-R1400UB) - not even socket 1156 (yes, 1156), let...

I would like to hear some opinions about an HTPC build I'd like to do. I though to use something like the Silverstone GD01 as the case and something like a Bequiet BN186 - 400W 80+ Gold (could you suggest others please? I love corsair AX-7/850 series, but here it's a bit overkill to say the...

I just contacted Supermicro asking for explications on why they require a revision "M" (mandatory !) for all their lga2011 boards. I don't understand: if E-ATX and ATX are standards, then why? I'll buy a tower case (4u, standing vertically) so ventilation should not be a problem. AFAIK the...

I'd like to create a virtualisation server at home (ESXi if possible). Xenserver would also be an option (though non-supported guests are known to be VERY slow). I'm a bit confused though: ESXi is free but the Vcenter control management software is only o 60 days trial? Would Xenserver be better...

Hello. This is my first post here and I hope somebody can actually give me some tips. I got a very nice deal (1x 650$) for two Supermicro SC847E16-R1400UB. However this is a UIO case with PCI/e mounting parallel to the motherboard. I contacted Supermicro's technical support in Europe and got...