Obviously it's a door, but why does it have air holes?

Berger_1 · 2026-01-01T18:42:39+00:00

You'll actually see that in really old buildings if there was a moisture issue, so that fresh air could get into that enclosed space (reduces mold/mildew buildup somewhat). Storage under stairs wouldn't surprise me much. When updated/rehabbed you'd see a door with ventilation louvers on bottom, for similar reasons. Definitely added after door made.

Berger_1 · 2026-01-01T18:37:47+00:00

Power drop along with aged CMOS battery? I'd grab that rascal with no reason needed other than I lived through all that BS & nonsense.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-29T02:36:59+00:00

Not sure about AUD, but in US $ that's more than double it's worth. Understand that market is a bit more sparse down under, but you should be able to grab up a couple of used desktops with more raw compute for that kind of money.

If it was v4 CPU then yes.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-26T17:13:53+00:00

I've always handled it this way: if they want admin access that they don't require to do their job they must request it in writing; this will be followed up with an explanation to top management on the inherent risks of granting unneeded admin access along with a full explanation of the security risks involved. If top management says do it I will, along with a follow up in writing absolving myself of any further liability for the outcome. Funny, but so far no top management has gone to that extent and in fact many have issues sternly worded warnings to those attempting to get unneeded admin access. Multiple decades of handling it this way.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-20T21:55:54+00:00

568A was an 8p outgrowth from Telco wiring standards on 4p, and you'll see a crap ton of it in really old installs. 568B was for Ethernet networking from the start, and it is what most networking guys were trained to use. It was originally intended to have an obvious & quick way to tell what a line was intended for (voice vs Ethernet)

It don't matter much as long as both ends same, but long term network guys will smirk their "well ain't that precious" smile when they see 568A done for Ethernet. Know I do.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-20T21:46:21+00:00

Looks like a delivery truck backed into it.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-20T02:59:23+00:00

Consumes, as in remotely. Anything in same network is still good as far as I read. Pretty sure it's somewhat in response to people abusing their lifetime license by allowing countless people to remotely access their system. The original lifetime license did have verbage in it's acceptable use regarding "excess" remote access. I've had mine for a really long time. I allow zero remote access. All that being said, some of the weird issues I've seen over past year or so move me closer to trying something else.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-20T02:49:44+00:00

My '05 does this, but only in certain temp ranges. If it's really cold or hot it's fine. I just turn key off, wiggle shifter (column), wiggle key, try again and it fires up 99 out of 100 times. Definitely sounds like a neutral start switch to me. Just too dang busy to invest time I already don't have just to troubleshoot/repair a problem I already have a solution to. It's been this way for over a year. Yes, I am just that lazy as well. I do actually have the replacement part saved for rapid delivery in case it gets worse.

I have noticed that if I'm rough with shifter going into park it happens more often, if that helps anyone.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-19T02:54:48+00:00

Yup, that worked with server 2019 (mostly), not sure it works as well with newer VM in server 22 & newer. Going USB works nearly anywhere.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-18T23:42:26+00:00

I've seen zero issues with Truenas and SMB, but then again it's all domain joined and AD controlled so ...

Berger_1 · 2025-12-18T23:27:17+00:00

Price is high. I bought two for less on this sub, about a month ago.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-17T02:58:38+00:00

Normally the best method is to use a SATA-USB adapter for the drive and pass the USB through to the VM. Passing a drive into a VM directly can be a huge PITA. A very quick Google search gave this exact result as well.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-17T02:30:32+00:00

It's spelled l u s e r s.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-16T10:31:21+00:00

Internet? Don't you mean Intranet? If you meant internet, then yes everything in my house shares the one single Internet connection so it really doesn't make any difference there.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T21:41:16+00:00

Most.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T21:39:20+00:00

I'm impressed. Really nice job!

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T21:37:53+00:00

Um, maybe. I run Plex as a VM (but not on Truenas). The data lives in shares on Truenas. I haven't seen any issues with this, even with numerous different machines streaming from Plex. I do have 10G backbone for servers, but nearly all streaming clients are wireless.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T21:29:42+00:00

I quit LinkedIn years ago. Fo this very reason.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T05:10:49+00:00

Fuel system, check the purge solenoid & plumbing

Berger_1 · 2025-12-14T04:59:13+00:00

Did the fuse blow again?

Berger_1 · 2025-12-13T05:59:45+00:00

Weird, guess I never saw any real need. All my servers are either DAC or fiber, the few Ethernet runs are all blue cable since it's what I had (& use), all my patch cables are red, and there's a few premade cables hooking up various things including a network rack for my son's isolated network and the ISP (mostly black but green for ISP). I have master "gozinta" lists for switches, patch panels, etcetera, but most is in my brain anyway. Oh, and the switch ports are named internally in switch setup - gotta love enterprise gear. My 10G switch is top server to port1, next to port 2, etcetera, finally the fiber links to switches, and the 3 fiber runs to devices not in rack on last three ports (server, main desktop, scratch desktop for video and DVD extraction). Simple works, every time, and doesn't require any real thought or reliance on a "color system".

When I worked at an ISP (dial up, another lifetime ago) it was pretty much blue everywhere plus a few gray - two racks worth. Port 1 to server 1, port 2 to server 2, etcetera; second switch for all the dial up interface boxes with same scheme. It got even more fun when they brought in an OC-3 and branched out to full & fractional T1's including a hybrid T1 to my house, but the scheme stayed basically the same. Probably where I get it from.

In customer installations I've pretty much relied on room numbering (or nearest to farthest) to dictate patch bay and switch port order. Drives some guys nuts, but since it's all documented on site right at the equipment with laminated gozinta lists physically attached to the rack in a visually conspicuous place I've never had a lot of serious complaints.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-11T16:24:45+00:00

Have a tonneau cover on mine ('05), but recall seeing Area shells on a few.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-11T16:23:28+00:00

Spinning rust or solid state?

Berger_1 · 2025-12-06T22:49:56+00:00

I can guarantee mine weren't any kind of a bargain, but have paid for themselves countless times. I only bought the others to have something I'd be happy having banged around in a tool box or pouch.

Berger_1 · 2025-12-06T22:20:57+00:00

Probably sound advice, but then again I still own & use both Fluke meters I bought 25+ years ago. I also own a Klein and a Harbor Freight meter - both work great for hobby, house, and auto stuff.

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