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    Which 2x 120-128GB SSDs for my OmniOS/napp-it server?

    Hi. I need to purchase 2x 120-128GB SSDs for my OmniOS/napp-it home server. One SSD will host some VMs, the other will serve as a read cache for the NAS/SAN. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Which second HBA to supplement my X10SL7-F board in OmniOS/napp-it server?

    Hi. I need a new HBA, since the 8 ports on the LSI 2308 of my Supermicro X10SL7-F are soon saturated port-wise. Which HBA is recommended? A M1015? Any advice is appreciated.
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    ESXi 5.1 -> 5.5 upgrade = Guests have no network connection

    After upgrading ESXi 5.1 to 5.5 this evening, my two guests - OmniOS and Ubuntu Server - have no network connectivity. I am new to virtualization. Is this normal? Do I need to upgrade VMware Tools on both guests? I have tried upgrading VMware Tools on the Ubuntu Server guest using the...
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    New ethernet cables throughout the home - but which category?

    Hi. I have decided to run new ethernet cables throughout the home, since we have none in place at the time of writing (thus relying on unstable powerline adapters). I require these cables to be future proof. The newer standards are, as far as I understand: CAT6, CAT6a and CAT7. However...
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    New home ESXi NAS build - advice much appreciated

    Hi. I am going to completely redesign my mini-ITX NAS and transform it into an ESXi/virtualization capable NAS and home server. The mini-ITX NAS is currently a DIY "consumer-ish" machine with decent NAS drives, 8 GB non-ECC ram and a motherboard with an onboard E350 CPU. On the software side...
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