Category Archives: Technical

Getting Ready To Bring Server Online

Posted on August 8, 2019 by larry

Server itself is all ready, just got to prepare the location. One of the requirements I got for myself is to be able to move this server running from its location to outside of the server room. The inside of … Continue reading →

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Dell Server Is Complete

Posted on August 5, 2019 by larry

Got drac working Got the RAM in Now need to start moving VMs to it. May need a fan to cool things down in the server room. Walked around RTC today, kind of tired. Weight: 291.0

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Getting Rack Ready

Posted on August 3, 2019 by larry

Lucked out today a bit shopping for parts for my server room refit. Got a power distribution unit and some cables. Tomorrow I put it all in the new rack. Weight: 292.8

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128GB ESXi host

Posted on August 2, 2019 by larry

Finally got the 128G of RAM in to my server. It is doing its memory check, if it passes I can go in to production. The idrac is a bonus, need really a heavy requirement. Also decided to get some … Continue reading →

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iDrac Express Bad

Posted on August 1, 2019 by larry

Not sure if it is my system or the idrac card I received from ebay, but my system says communication error. I ordered another one from another vendor to see. Also today I am started my diet again. Probably not … Continue reading →

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Finally, Cable That Works

Posted on July 31, 2019 by larry

I had to experiment a lot, and there were a LOT of frustrating mistakes, but I think what I got now is right. I did learn a lot, namely there are different sized pins for this. The first one I … Continue reading →

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PI Trip 2019 Summary Part 3

Posted on July 29, 2019 by larry

Trip started to wind down but there was a few things we wanted to do. Went to some hilltop with an awesome view Religiously themed, God seems to make some beautiful things at times. Was able to squeeze in a … Continue reading →

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Got Cables I need

Posted on July 26, 2019 by larry

So I finally got the tools and cables I need to build the adapter I need for my T410 PE server. Looks like what I got will work. As a backup plan I will shrink wrap if needed. Just waiting … Continue reading →

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Exhausted Sleep Deprived

Posted on July 25, 2019 by larry

My sleep is so out of whack and I am thinking I am getting sick. Could be everything is adding up and I just need a vacation from my vacation. Anyway, went to work today, I went home at 2PM … Continue reading →

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Back to Work

Posted on July 24, 2019 by larry

Been a tough slog through work today. Luckily, it was not too heavy work load, just jet lag. Also couple months ago I been trying to get access to my camera. Finally got in via telnet. I feel like I … Continue reading →

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