Recent content by DBordello

Thanks for the quick build. I appreciate the advice if I end up going that route.

I would prefer tower (or something that can sit on the floor easily :)

I am looking to put a FreeNAS device offsite for backups. Performance really isn't an issue. I am looking to buy a box that can handle 4 3.5" drives. More compact is better, but not a big concern. I am hoping I can find something ready to go, and avoid the hassle of researching...

Is there an easy way to determine if these are WD Red? Or, are they all (so far?)

As an update on this. I was blaming the wrong card :) Two cards had very old firmware. I updated them all to the latest MLX, and everything is working great.

Well, I have been chasing the wrong problem. This is not software/configuration related. I have 2 cards (purchased as a pair) that will connect to each other. The other one will not connect to the other 2. But, it will connect with itself (Port 1 to Port 2). I have swapped the card with...

It appears I may be barking up the wrong tree. ESXi <-> ESXi Gets Link FreeNas <-> FreeNas (loopback) Gets link ESXi <-> FreeNas NO LINK I wonder if I have the ESXi cards stuck in IB? They are 40GB auto-negotiate.

There goes the IB mode theory: [root@filejunky] ~# sysctl sys.device.mlx4_core0.mlx4_port1 sys.device.mlx4_core0.mlx4_port1: eth [root@filejunky] ~# sysctl sys.device.mlx4_core0.mlx4_port2 sys.device.mlx4_core0.mlx4_port2: eth

I probably should have been more specific. I am trying to do 40GB ethernet.

I am wondering if this cards is in IB mode. For what it is worth: [root@filejunky] /dev# lspci -s 01:00.0 -vvvvvvv 01:00.0 Network controller: Mellanox Technologies MT27500 Family [ConnectX-3] Subsystem: Hewlett-Packard Company InfiniBand FDR/EN 10/40Gb Dual Port 544QSFP Adapter...

I recently purchased 3 HP 649281-B21: HP 656089-001 Infiniband 10/40GB DP NIC 649281-B21+ QSFP /SFP's | eBay 649281-B21 656089-001 661685-001 HP IB FDR/EN 10/40GB 2P 544QSFP ADAPTER I am connecting all 3 together with 3 cables: Amazon.com: QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40Gb Passive DAC Copper Infiniband...

After some decision making on other fronts, I am finally ready to pull the trigger. If I can go 40gbe, why not :) I am looking at something like this: 649281-B21 656089-001 661685-001 HP IB FDR/EN 10/40GB 2P 544QSFP ADAPTER | eBay In addition to the card, what other cables, etc. do I need...

Well, complete fail. I will dig in to eBay and see if I can come up with an optimal solution.

I do not have much experience with KVM, but I'd love to see some data. I realize there are million variables. The EULA explains the lack of data available. I am just tinkering in a home lab. I am currently debating between ESXi & Hyper-V for a 50/50 Linux/Windows homelab. I realize in...

Thoughts on this card? MHQH29B-XTR MELLANOX CONNECTX-2 VPI 10Gbe DUAL PORT ADAPTER CARD | eBay My goal would be to pickup 3 of them, and connect my FreeNAS to each of my Hyper-V servers. I assume these will work on Hyper-V or ESXi. What cables should I look for? 3ft should be plenty.