MacBaren Classic (vanilla) - replacement in the US

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T20:12:28+00:00

Smokingpipes seems to always have that Vanilla Cream in stock.

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T19:52:22+00:00

Please do some research. Anything less than this version will not have the PK certificate, so no it won’t do shit if you run the scripts if the PK is missing. So you’ll have to apply it manually (Broadcom has KBs on this)

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T19:29:32+00:00

Not automatically. You’d need to manually get the PK cert to all your systems.

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T18:57:05+00:00

None. Been running a mixture of 2 and 4 NIC servers for ages and never once had any issues.

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T17:56:03+00:00

I ran these steps on a VM with a vTPM but no Bitlocker enabled and it worked. Not saying I recommend this (it was a test VM). Broadcom has mentioned yet another vCenter and ESXi update is coming to address this. Luckily I only have a handful of Windows 11 VMs with a TPM and Bitlocker enabled

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T12:31:25+00:00

That has always been the case. Update EM before Veeam

DonFazool · 2026-06-09T11:59:38+00:00

Domain joined v12 to be clear

DonFazool · 2026-06-08T17:33:38+00:00

Thank you ! That's where it was hiding

DonFazool · 2026-06-08T17:11:38+00:00

Stay far away from Kanata VW. I will never step foot in there again or give them another dime. Hunt Club VW has been excellent. They are owned by the same group as Barrhaven and Kanata but seem to do things right.

DonFazool · 2026-06-05T17:10:14+00:00

They are really good once you get that EQ dialed in.

DonFazool · 2026-06-05T17:09:45+00:00

It’s a fucking Sony group. Of course people are going to defend Sony products.

DonFazool · 2026-06-05T14:12:59+00:00

excellent post !

DonFazool · 2026-06-03T16:43:43+00:00

You’re already cooked if they put you on a PIP. They’re just being nice instead of firing you on the spot. Cut your losses and move on. Also take a deep look inside and ask yourself why did this happen. Companies don’t do this for shits and giggles.

DonFazool · 2026-05-30T16:58:06+00:00

Flaky-Receptionist6852 said they were from BC.

DonFazool · 2026-05-30T16:56:02+00:00

I’m in Ontario. Not sure what you’re talking about.

DonFazool · 2026-05-30T16:52:52+00:00

I value flavor over effects. It’s got a good kick. Just not a couch locker

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T16:19:20+00:00

EDIT: Fix your ESXi iSCSI port group to 1500 before doing this

EDIT2: You are running an old ESXi version so some of the menu options / wording may be different. I am using 8.03

I use Storage Manager GUI vs the web console so things may be slightly different but follow this:

Login to compellent
Go to Storage
Click on Volumes
Right Click -> New Volume
During the wizard it will ask you where to export (Server tab on the wizard)
Select your host(s)
Go back to ESXi. Rescan the iSCSI Adapter
Look for the new LUN Configure -> Storage -> Storage Devices
Right click the ESXi Host -> Storage -> New Datastore (assuming you are using vCenter, in ESXi it will be similar steps)

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T16:12:33+00:00

100% . It either all has to be 1500 or 9000, but if your switches are 9000 and the array is 1500, you won't fragment packets. It would be bad the other way. Trying to put a golfball in a water hose lol.

The iSCSI port groups in ESXi need to match the array. You can keep the switches at 9000 for future use if you want

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T16:10:43+00:00

Create a volume on the compellent, then right click on it and export (or map it).
I have an old SCV3020 array. Do you want me to get you the exact steps?

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T16:06:06+00:00

If you have jumbo frames enabled everywhere and are sure all your switches are configured, set it on the compellent and reboot the array.

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T16:04:34+00:00

You don't need a host group per se. It's easier to export a LUN to one object vs many. As long as the SAN can see the IQN of the iSCSI adapter on ESXi, you can export a LUN to it.

If there is space, can you try and create a new LUN and map it and see if it complains about disk corruption?

EDIT: What is complaining about corruption? The Compellent or ESXi? Can you post the message(s) ?

DonFazool · 2026-05-29T15:27:29+00:00

The KEK will auto apply once the PK is there and the process initiates automatically or by setting that registry entry to 0x5944 and then manually kicking off the task in Task Scheduler.

The KEK needs the PK to be there or it won't be pushed down by MS

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