Sadly,.. While I can access the PERC I cannot access the iDRAC;

iDRAC settings Version: 1.65.65.04
SWC0700: iDRAC is not ready. The configuration values cannot be accessed.

The PERC sees all drives installed, but the State is Blocked.

Specs:
Dell r720 surplused
Hitachi HUC106060css600 512 drives

I admit - I've realized that the last server I had to physically touch was likely back in 2009. While I have worked with systems, I've not had to build or rebuild an array in a very long time. So I am a tad rusty.

System does see these drives - I have a full complement of sixteen to fully populate the two bays. However I have run into a slight issue with these drives I hadn't had to work with previously as technology has changed.

These drives are per the details above 512/512e and the r720 doesn't want to 'accept' them. While the PERC does see them, they are all marked as BLOCKED.

Now, I understand that sector size is set and cannot be changed - I rather expected to find the correct firmware needed to update the PERC to allow these drives to be used...

I do see that Dell has the driver for this drive - but reading the details about it seems to point at an OS side issue and not the PERC.

I fully expect that I am simply overlooking the solution because I am looking at or for the wrong information.

Well,.. with the weather we had rip through Kentucky this past week (TS / TD Helene) Didn't get to circle back to this, but discovered one possible issue. the Headset button on the phone itself needed to be enabled. (duh)

Yes, when I test this with another phone (T46p) and my Jabra headset, the headset doesn't ring when dialed. Checked to ensure that phone was enabled on the Jabra - but didn't seem to make a difference.

I expect it is something simple,.. and easy to overlook, but not found it yet. And today I am trying to not think about work and work on the 720,.. Curious as to what else I can end up putting on this as a Proxmox host.

Well,.. had some 'free time' - not really just making it up.

Picked up a Dell R720 the other week as a replacement to the Desktop that is running my Proxmox host. No Drives,.. but dual CPU and 128GB of memory. Had some drives,.. so trying to see what I can do with it other that just a large fan / white noise generator.

Does anyone have experience with this arrangement?

T46p phone
Algo 8189 Audio Alerter with 2507 Ring Detector

Was configured by our Unified Telco team, shipped to the local tech, demonstrated as working, and when moved to the phone it would need to be on, no longer alerts.

It’s network connected, reachable and responds. But when you call the extension no sound.

I rebooted the phone and then it started to ring.. but once phone was ready again no longer rings.

@ronneyb said in Proxmox os backup and restore:

So what is the best way to setup a single pve so that we can backup and restore the os. I have not been able to backup and restore using clonezilla. Maybe the proxmox backup server ? Any ideas and answers will be appreciated

Thanks
Ronney

Just for my own clarification, are you saying you want to backup/restore the Proxmox system?

@WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

Canceling PT for my daughter (19 months old) for tomorrow -

The whole reason is cause she's been slow to walk and was on the outside of that "normal range" - Thursday last week after we confirmed the appointment she stood up and started walking all over the place - There is no stopping her now! She's a walking machine.

Excellent!

I find it interesting how much I have managed to get into here, not just addressing site or global tickets, but also doing some project work, server admin(mainly printers), powershell scripts, and procurement.

Current project is looking at some managed screen (digital) signage… and managed to end up the lead on growing list of sites for it…
Oh well, back to creating user accounts for now.

@Obsolesce said in Remote Access software with good dual monitor support:

Specifically, the ability to have each monitor in its own window with its own resolution

That seems rather oddly specific and I don't know that it is possible Bu I could be missing something as there technologies I am not aware of. It just seems like if you are looking for a separate window for each remote display - that would require multiple connections to that computer.

I would have suggested noMachine - it's been working for my needs, even when using my iPad at work. I can't be of any help here,.. so I'll step back and maybe learn something new.

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Glad surgery went well and that you are now on the path to recovery. Set goals and keep moving (literally) forward.

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@dbeato said in Proxmox: iOS or Android tools:

@gjacobse Does Promox have an Admin interface?

yes it does,.. the native 'client' is web based:

Just think about using from the phone or iPad to check over all status of the system,.. not to add or manage system - it's not a critical system, and no business runs from it. Just curious as to what practical and useful tools are available.

As I delve deeper into the realm or Proxmox, I find a curious thought about if there are valid and worthwhile tools on iOS and Android platforms.

While I only have iOS, it just makes sense in of course include Android…

Not specifically looking to fully admin the box or cluster, just some basic tools and status information .

@dbeato

While not with Scale - Just checking on my home hack Proxmox - Old desktop computer running simple sessions right now.

One UBNT Wifi Controller
One Windows for Ham radio

Likely add another Linux system with an SDR on it for something.. just not sure what yet. Over all - it's not fairing to badly.

@Obsolesce ouch

I’ve taken some hits and falls, but as far as I know, been lucky this far.

My day will come- likely like my dads, falling at 85 yo and breaking a hip…

Here for a successful recovery.

Nomachine is used a like by many I would wager.. I use it connect to my computer controlling the radio when I am at home or remote. It's a great tool

I am testing a Dual Boot system; Windows 10 and Linux Mint with the current focus being on the Linux side of things as I have a solid functional build in Windows. Linux side is Linux Mint - not all that important but -

After a period of time - either while connected or just sitting idle I end up with a time out error and then am unable to reconnect to the session without accepting a new device key.

Any thoughts on this?

@Obsolesce said in Miscellaneous Tech News:

Meltdown is ‘largest IT outage in history’ says Microsoft

More than eight-million computers have been impacted in the “largest IT outage in history”, according to the software giant Microsoft.

Microsoft, in a report from Reuters, said: “We currently estimate that CrowdStrike’s update affected 8.5 million Windows devices, or less than 1 per cent of all Windows machines.”

Oh is that all? I mean,.. It's just a minor ONE percent after all...

Crowdstrikeyour computer has been found to be non-compliant and will be blocked,…”

It was high time to bring this back to the top..

Been actually taking some time to work the radio the last two weeks. Amateur Radio can be interesting and a challenge. The main thing I join in is the ARRL Field Day which is in June,.. but been keeping the radio warm the last week..

Have successfully worked from Australia and Japan to France and the Netherlands. I've never been to successful with reading that map,.. but I believe each balloon with time is where I am heard and how long ago.

@BraswellJay
This may be helpful to many.. good resource to have:
https://community.fs.com/article/small-power-cord-big-difference.html