Proxmox Server Upgrade: Solving Case and Heat Sink Issues

Proxmox Server Upgrade: Challenges and Solutions I recently embarked on upgrading my Proxmox server by transferring it to a 1U rack mount case, but I’ve encountered a few issues along the way. 1. Motherboard Stand-Offs Issue One challenge is related to the motherboard stand-offs. I’ll need to reposition them to fit the new case, but I’ve run into a small hiccup: I misplaced the specific wrench required for this task. I’m in the process of obtaining a replacement wrench set to resolve this issue. ...

July 28, 2022 · 1 min · 155 words · Chris Allen

Upgrading Proxmox with 4x 500GB SSDs and ZFS

Quick Update: New SSDs for Proxmox Server I’ve recently purchased four 500GB solid-state drives from Amazon, and I’m excited to integrate them into my Proxmox server setup. These drives will be configured with the ZFS file system, where two drives will be striped and mirrored, providing a robust and efficient storage solution. This setup will give me just under 1TB of total storage for Proxmox. In the future, I plan to expand this setup by adding more drives to my new Proxmox server. Additionally, I’m considering making a quick video tutorial on migrating my Proxmox server from its current case to a new 1U rackmount case. ...

July 12, 2022 · 1 min · 159 words · Chris Allen