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    Lab build help

    Really interesting solution with FC. Will be performance better that IPoIB and lower CPU load? Regarding choice of Windows/Starwind, I'd like to run some service VM (vcenter for example) on storage server, so Hyper-V it's the only solution, maybe a AIO ESXi box, but I don't think that i3 will...
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    Lab build help

    Hi guys, I'm rebuilding my home lab and I need some help, especially on networking side. Hardware: - Storage: Intel i3-3240, Supermicro X9SCM, 16GB DDR3 ECC, 12-Bay 2U chassis - Host1 & Host2: Intel E3-1230v2, Supermicro X9SCL, 32GB DDR3 ECC, 4-Bay 1U chassis I leave out storage...
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    Intel NIC - VLAN & Windows 8.1

    At least in Windows you cannot set on OS without driver support.. And if you need tagged van allo endpoint (PC or notebook) had to support them
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    Intel NIC - VLAN & Windows 8.1

    Yes, I agree with you that is correct to stop advanced features for old old products. The problem is that I'm not using an old 100mb NIC but one that comes with a Intel I5.. Does it mean that I have to change a laptop with an I5, 8GB RAM and SSD only because they not support a product...
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    Intel NIC - VLAN & Windows 8.1

    Hi, I have a problem with my Intel ethernet adapter and Windows 8.1 As you can read in this Intel KB seems that they don't support anymore all old NICs for advanced features with Intel ProSet (VLAN, LACP etc..): still remains supported only few NICs! It isn't a harwdare problem because all...
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    Post Your Connection Speed

    Italian internet connection are very very poor, I feel very lucky with that!
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    Newbie VM questions

    Remember that also Hyper-V is free if you use the version without GUI..
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    Why can't you use .1 for a host?

    What's the problem having a PDC on .1 ?
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    VM Shutdown with BBU

    If you shutdown the Main OS, Virtual Machine will shutdown (or save state) according to the settings in configuration of each VM
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    ESXi 5.1 direct access

    You can do it with passthrought..
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    Server Cabinets 101?

    It depends, almost all HP Procurve switches have lifetime warranty..
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    How much power does your 24/7 kit consume?

    I haven't got a kill-a-watt meter, but I can estimate that my setup is about 150W: GS108T-200 -> 10W WRT610N -> 10W HP 1800-24G -> 20W Watchguard x750e with Pentium-M PowerD and PicoPSU -> 25W HP Microserver with 5 disk (2 green) -> 60W APC SmartUPS 1500 -> I don't know exactly, I think...
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    Low power Windows Server?

    You can change the CPU (and motherboard) with a Xeon E3-1230v2
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    Network pics thread

    Here is my home rack: Nothing compared to yours, but here in Italy every friend that see it asks me if I have a datacenter.. :D From the top of my IKEA rack: :p HP Microserver 8GB RAM, 2x2TB, 2x1TB and 256GB SSD with Windows 2008R2 + Hyper-V Switch HP 1800-24G Watchguard x750e with 1,7Ghz...
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    Recommendation: 24 port Switch

    Not bad for the price if you need an un-managed switch. If you want a managed switch go with HP 1810
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    Watchbox X1250e dead?

    You have to move a jumper on the motherboard near the CPU. You can also try to change the power supply (is a standrad ATX)
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    Watchbox X1250e dead?

    I think that problem could be RAM. On my x750e with a not recognized ddr2 bank it power on (also backlight) but without other signs of life..
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