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    New ZFS storage server with napp-it - Some problems

    I'm setting up my storage server, inspired by the "All-in-One" napp-it setup. I have installed ESXi, created a VM with latest OpenIndiana, and installed napp-it. I have set up the /tank pool, and I try to create a ZFS Folder shared by SMB. Aparently, something was missing, because I had to...
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    Mix regular and "advanced format" drives in same RAID-Z?

    I have three (individual) WD20EADS 512b sector drives, and I'm thinking of expanding to a 5-drive RAID-Z array. The EADS are almost impossible to get hold of these days, so it appears that I have to buy a couple of "advanced format" drives (either WD20EARS, Samsung F4 or something else). Is it...
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    Where to buy SuperMicro X8DTH-6F

    Hi! Not sure if this post really belongs here, so feel free to move it. I live in Norway, and there is only one store selling the X8DTH-6F, and hence, it's quite expensive since there really isn't any competition. So, I'm going to order it from the US and save some money. Which stores in...
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    Is the LSI integrated adapter dead?

    Hi! First of all. Thanks for a great site! I just recently discovered it, and the articles and reviews are excellent and just what I'm looking for. Then to the problem. I bought an OEM Tyan S2915-E (from an XW9400 workstation) off eBay, accepting the risks as it was sold "as is". The board...