I've noticed recently that my network speed isn't what I would expect from a 10Gb network. For reference, I have a Proxmox server and a TrueNAS server, both connected to my primary switch with DAC. I've tested the speed by transferring files from the NAS with SMB and by using OpenSpeedTest running on a VM in Proxmox....
When I use OpenSpeedTest to to test to another VM, it doesn't read or write from the HDD, and it doesn't leave the Proxmox NIC. It's all direct from one VM to another. The only limitations are CPU are perhaps RAM. Network cables wouldn't have any effect on this.
I'm using VirtIO (paravirtualized) for the NICs on all my VMs. Are there other paravirtualization options I need to be looking into?
The majority of my homelab consists of two servers: A Proxmox hypervisor and a TrueNAS file server. The bulk of my LAN traffic is between these two servers. At the moment, both servers are on my “main” VLAN. I have separate VLANs for guests and IoT devices, but everything else lives on VLAN2....
I do use iSCSI between my Proxmox server any my TrueNAS server. What do you mean by “noise,” exactly? My understanding is that because iSCSI isn’t broadcasting, my switch is only going to transfer packets between the two servers, which would prevent any “noise” from making it out to other devices on other ports.
I saw make this assessment of picard and sisko as both characters and as captains. That if you want to prevent a war you send picard but if you want to win one you send sisko.
Over the next several weeks, I have a few projects planned that will require digging on my property. Of all the utilities coming in, the electrical is overhead, the water has been marked in the past, and my DSL line is on the opposite side of the property (plus I was present when they buried the line, so I know where it is). I...
Thanks! I never though to use that search term, but it’s giving me a lot of good results. I live in a rural area, so there aren’t always a lot of contractors that work out here, but I’m fairly close to a major city. I’ll probably just start calling around and see if they’re willing to take a job where I live.
Optimizing a WiFi Network
This isn't strictly "homelab" related, but I'm not sure if there's a better community to post it....
Proxmox - Slow network speed
I've noticed recently that my network speed isn't what I would expect from a 10Gb network. For reference, I have a Proxmox server and a TrueNAS server, both connected to my primary switch with DAC. I've tested the speed by transferring files from the NAS with SMB and by using OpenSpeedTest running on a VM in Proxmox....
When is a storage VLAN or SAN necessary?
The majority of my homelab consists of two servers: A Proxmox hypervisor and a TrueNAS file server. The bulk of my LAN traffic is between these two servers. At the moment, both servers are on my “main” VLAN. I have separate VLANs for guests and IoT devices, but everything else lives on VLAN2....
Do you agree with this assessment of picard and sisko
I saw make this assessment of picard and sisko as both characters and as captains. That if you want to prevent a war you send picard but if you want to win one you send sisko.
What are some pros and cons of your DIY cable labeling approaches you have tried?
Hey everyone,...
Marking Utilities on Private Property
Over the next several weeks, I have a few projects planned that will require digging on my property. Of all the utilities coming in, the electrical is overhead, the water has been marked in the past, and my DSL line is on the opposite side of the property (plus I was present when they buried the line, so I know where it is). I...
pfSense CE 2.7.0
pfSense CE 2.7.0 has finally been released, which I think for those of us using CE, is probably good news....
Problems with NUT
I recently replaced my UPS and set up NUT (Network UPS Tools) for monitoring....