$80 per month.

Just internet, or you need to package anything else with it?

 

Just internet, or you need to package anything else with it?

Pure net, no phone or media.

Ethernet cable directly from the optical terminal, to the 10G external WAN internet switch, to the 10G port on the Linux server firewall and NAT.
https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/unmanaged/gs110mx/

 

Power bill? I have an electric heater computer rack (less peak power than a conventional electric heater) for the 2 car garage. It get's cold here. In the summer I use solar power to keep the critical system UPS charged. The computer rack is the primary load for my solar energy bank.

Upgrading the server farm/cooling off-grid system with another 800W of panels. Ground testing 4 panels before being mounted.



Now I need to upgrade the 12vdc backbone to a much larger gauge wire. The losses are horrible.
At the Panels.


At the inverter monitor at full cooling load.


Loads off, just recharging the battery bank.

 

HP DL360 GEN9 server prices under $200! That's a deal.
Enterprise Proliant DL360 G9 Server | 2X E5-2650v3 20 Cores | 32GB | P440 | 4X 600GB SAS
https://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/...eEra/HP_ProLiantDL360Gen9Server_DataSheet.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X5CY46F/

 

DL380 gen 8 eng/backup system installed in new roll-around rack.

 

I have a blinking amber light today on one drive. All raid logical drives are good.

root@hp:/public# hpssacli "ctrl all show config"

Smart Array P410i in Slot 0 (Embedded) (sn: 5001438012405C10)


Port Name: 1I

Port Name: 2I

Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 1, OK

Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
array A (SAS, Unused Space: 0 MB)


logicaldrive 1 (410.1 GB, RAID 5, OK)

physicaldrive 1I:1:1 (port 1I:box 1:bay 1, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:1:2 (port 1I:box 1:bay 2, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:1:3 (port 1I:box 1:bay 3, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:1:4 (port 1I:box 1:bay 4, SAS, 146 GB, OK)

array B (SAS, Unused Space: 0 MB)


logicaldrive 2 (410.1 GB, RAID 5, OK)

physicaldrive 2I:1:5 (port 2I:box 1:bay 5, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:6 (port 2I:box 1:bay 6, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:7 (port 2I:box 1:bay 7, SAS, 146 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:8 (port 2I:box 1:bay 8, SAS, 146 GB, Predictive Failure)

SEP (Vendor ID PMCSIERA, Model SRC 8x6G) 250 (WWID: 5001438012405C1F)

physicaldrive 2I:1:8
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 8
Status: Predictive Failure
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SAS
Size: 146 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 512
Rotational Speed: 10000
Firmware Revision: HPDC
Serial Number: 3NM1BA2H00009728ZZA1
Model: HP DG146ABAB4
Current Temperature (C): 28
Maximum Temperature (C): 47
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 3.0Gbps
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

Predictive Failure! Ordered a couple of spare drives to replace it. The array will rebuild automatically when the fresh drive is installed.

 

....amber light...

I prefer a full-bodied dark stout.

But it will work in a crunch.

 

I have a blinking amber light today on one drive. All raid logical drives are good.

root@hp:/public# hpssacli "ctrl all show config"


Predictive Failure! Ordered a couple of spare drives to replace it. The array will rebuild automatically when the fresh drive is installed.

Loved the DL380

They were the backbone to f our backend database systems.

 

Loved the DL380

They were the backbone to f our backend database systems.

I've had nothing but good with this series DL380 and DL360 up the GEN9 on the surplus market.

uprecords
# Uptime | System Boot up
----------------------------+---------------------------------------------------
1 74 days, 10:20:24 | Linux 5.15.0-rc1+ Sat Sep 25 11:49:41 2021
2 70 days, 00:03:38 | Linux 5.11.0-rc6+ Sat Feb 6 14:11:14 2021
3 69 days, 19:02:27 | Linux 5.16.0-rc4+ Wed Dec 8 21:14:31 2021
4 54 days, 18:18:58 | Linux 5.12.0+ Sat May 1 21:58:07 2021
5 54 days, 01:30:04 | Linux 4.19.0-3-amd64 Wed Feb 27 17:02:29 2019
6 53 days, 13:00:30 | Linux 6.1.0-7-amd64 Sun Apr 16 18:53:29 2023
7 52 days, 18:00:31 | Linux 6.0.0-2-amd64 Fri Nov 4 13:54:09 2022
8 50 days, 23:45:27 | Linux 5.8.0-1-amd64 Wed Sep 16 20:16:27 2020
9 41 days, 22:22:31 | Linux 5.12.0+ Wed Aug 4 17:15:08 2021
10 40 days, 11:07:11 | Linux 5.19.0-1-amd64 Thu Sep 15 21:43:32 2022
----------------------------+---------------------------------------------------
-> 13 37 days, 02:12:32 | Linux 6.5.0-2-amd64 Thu Oct 19 15:08:38 2023
----------------------------+---------------------------------------------------
1up in 0 days, 02:10:45 | at Sat Nov 25 18:31:55 2023
t10 in 3 days, 08:54:40 | at Wed Nov 29 01:15:50 2023
no1 in 37 days, 08:07:53 | at Tue Jan 2 00:29:03 2024
up 1816 days, 00:18:44 | since Wed Oct 31 22:27:57 2018
down 34 days, 18:34:29 | since Wed Oct 31 22:27:57 2018
%up 98.121 | since Wed Oct 31 22:27:57 2018

 

Popped out the old and in with the new -> auto-rebuild raid. Computer never skipped a beat.

physicaldrive 2I:1:8
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 8
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SAS
Size: 146 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 512
Rotational Speed: 15000
Firmware Revision: HPDD
Serial Number: PLYL2KJE
Model: HP EH0146FARWD
Current Temperature (C): 23
Maximum Temperature (C): 49
PHY Count: 2
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps, Unknown
Sanitize Erase Supported: False


root@hp:/var/log# hpssacli ctrl slot=0 ld 2 show

Smart Array P410i in Slot 0 (Embedded)

array B

Logical Drive: 2
Size: 410.1 GB
Fault Tolerance: 5
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 32
Cylinders: 65535
Strip Size: 256 KB
Full Stripe Size: 768 KB
Status: OK
Caching: Enabled
Parity Initialization Status: Initialization Completed
Unique Identifier: 600508B1001C30A4D1E4794D85FD4904
Disk Name: /dev/sda
Mount Points: /sdb 410.1 GB Partition Number 2
OS Status: LOCKED
Drive Type: Data
LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

 

After 5 years it's time to refresh the main server rack redundant UPS system battery. For servers with redundant power supplies there are individual UPS systems for each power supply. All other networking and systems on the rack are powered from one or the other UPS for load leveling.
This guy is online with the full load while the other UPS is getting serviced with new batteries and cooling fans.

https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B08511TB6H
A slight redesign of this UPS: https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-PR1500LCD-Sinewave-Outlets-Mini-Tower/dp/B0083TXNMM/?th=1
That's the UPS version I use on the server to monitor UPS condition.

upsc UPS1
Init SSL without certificate database
battery.charge: 100
battery.charge.low: 20
battery.charge.warning: 40
battery.mfr.date: CPS
battery.runtime: 4290
battery.runtime.low: 300
battery.type: PbAcid
battery.voltage: 24.0
battery.voltage.nominal: 24
device.mfr: CPS
device.model: ACMT1500
device.serial: FCMNQ2000297
device.type: ups
driver.flag.ignorelb: enabled
driver.name: usbhid-ups
driver.parameter.offdelay: 60
driver.parameter.ondelay: 0
driver.parameter.pollfreq: 30
driver.parameter.pollinterval: 15
driver.parameter.port: auto
driver.parameter.synchronous: auto
driver.version: 2.8.0
driver.version.data: CyberPower HID 0.6
driver.version.internal: 0.47
driver.version.usb: libusb-1.0.26 (API: 0x1000109)
input.frequency: 60.0
input.voltage: 121.1
input.voltage.nominal: 120
output.frequency: 60.0
output.voltage: 121.1
ups.beeper.status: enabled
ups.delay.shutdown: 60
ups.delay.start: 0
ups.load: 25
ups.mfr: CPS
ups.model: ACMT1500
ups.productid: 0601
ups.realpower.nominal: 1100
ups.serial: FCMNQ2000297
ups.status: OL
ups.test.result: No test initiated
ups.timer.shutdown: -60
ups.timer.start: -60
ups.vendorid: 0764

This guy is old--school heavy iron.

https://www.kesintisizservis.com/pdf/MGE/MGE_UPS_PULSAR_EX30_manual.pdf

ON LINE MODE which is the primary
mode of operation in which the critical load
is continuously supplied by the inverter and
protected from all forms of power line
disturbances:

~1A loading battery bank at 86V. High internal resistance, they are shot.

New set of 8 12V 8Ah SLA batteries installed.


Much better under load.

Replace those old fans and she's as good as new.

 

Reinstalled the UPS.

upsc mge_sma2
Init SSL without certificate database
battery.charge: 100.0
battery.charge.low: 20
battery.runtime: 05400
battery.voltage: 109.0
battery.voltage.nominal: 096.0
device.mfr: MGE UPS SYSTEMS
device.model: Pulsar EX 30
device.type: ups
driver.name: mge-utalk
driver.parameter.pollinterval: 20
driver.parameter.port: /dev/ttyS0
driver.parameter.synchronous: auto
driver.version: 2.8.0
driver.version.internal: 0.94
input.frequency: 61.00
input.voltage: 127.1
output.current: 000.0
output.voltage: 120.4
ups.delay.shutdown: 120
ups.delay.start: 000
ups.firmware: 5
ups.id: Pulsar EX30 5
ups.load: 000.0
ups.mfr: MGE UPS SYSTEMS
ups.model: Pulsar EX 30
ups.status: OL CHRG
ups.test.interval: 10080

The old fan bearing were dust.

 

Upgrading the house backbone network to 10GB. Adding new 6 new CAT6 cables and keeping the old CAT5 network as a lower speed backup and sensor backbone.

Upstairs wire closet with access to the attic and workshop.


PVC conduit bulkheads that are sealed with fire-stopper putty when done.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40070017/



Heating double walled vent pipe, whole-house vacuum port, AV, RF, digital signal cables and 220VAC transformer isolated media room power-feed and sub-panel. Yes it's a mess inside but


it's hidden.

 

Upgrading the house backbone network to 10GB. Adding new 6 new CAT6 cables and keeping the old CAT5 network as a lower speed backup and sensor backbone.

Upstairs wire closet with access to the attic and workshop.
View attachment 309408
View attachment 309409
PVC conduit bulkheads that are sealed with fire-stopper putty when done.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40070017/
View attachment 309410

View attachment 309411
Heating double walled vent pipe, whole-house vacuum port, AV, RF, digital signal cables and 220VAC transformer isolated media room power-feed and sub-panel. Yes it's a mess inside but

View attachment 309412
it's hidden.

You're just...

...weird.

 

You're just...

...weird.

Men and their toys.

 

Server end terminated.

CAT6 cables from above into PVC conduit routed over to the terminal plate.

Keystone holder from punching the wring down.


Just need to screw the metal electrical box on the wood panel so I can run patch cords to the jacks from the 10G switch once the other ends are done and testing/labeling is finished.
My two sons are going to do the room terminations. It's Miller Time for me.

 

Time to upgrade my main programming workstation from the old DL360 GEN7 to a DL380 GEN9.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V9W7N62?psc=1&ref=product_details


Nice free shipping.

8 600GB drives for RAID 60.

Lots of space for PCI-E cards with a optional second card riser position. Will transfer the video and 10G network cards to here after testing.



Linux live boot system testing.

 

The workstation netboots the Linux OS so the local drive is just a cache and backup area. After a few adjustment to the xorg.conf video (the new server changed the screen number order and ID's) file all is back to normal.





Not bad for under $300.

 

@nsaspook,

I've decided I want one of these servers.

Tell me what to buy (used), and what dangers lurk.

 

@nsaspook,

I've decided I want one of these servers.

Tell me what to buy (used), and what dangers lurk.

The size and possible fan noise is the major things needed to plan for.
I would get the DL380 2U version as they tend to be less noisy and easier to work on with more space inside.

Example for lower end:
https://www.amazon.com/DL380-Gen9-R...=1723232599&sprefix=dl380+gen9,aps,183&sr=8-4


You can load, boot and using the internal video but it's server mode monitor level performance. A cheap GT 1030 will all you to run most desktop graphic systems like KDE/Plasma. Use the RAID controller to make one logical RAID60 (if you have 8 physical drives) drive.
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/30720/raid-60.

Linux should install quickly out of the box but there are quirks with the needed non-free firmware for the network cards (they work but not a full capability without the added firmware) and for the NVIDIA GT-1030 if that's in a first-time booted system.