[Annoying BIOS reset issue is really bugging me!!!]

For flashing the bios I have use this guide http://terfmop.co.uk/blog/2013/07/31/hp ... sata-port/

 

Could you point me out, the link for fixing the Bios reset for hp n54L? Thanks

[Annoying BIOS reset issue is really bugging me!!!]

i have also BIOS reset problem.

i run XPEnology nanoboot DSM 5.0-4493 update 2 on a HP microserver n54L with 6 drives.

I dont plan to use "power schedule" but i would like to know if there is a fix?

also if these BIOS reset problem could triggered by another feature/service? i.e. using WOL..

[Features that doesnt work on XPEnology]

Hello

 

Is there any wiki/post with the features that doesn't work on XPEnology installed on a hp microserver or in any hardware?

from what i have found..

 

Don't work on microserver

1) quickconnect

2) The "find me" feature from DSfinder

3) DDNS from synology

 

i dont know about WOL, Power schedule, HDD hibernation, UPS support, task scheduler..

[Xpenology fresh install on HP N54L - 6 drives?]

i m on the same boat.

 

I just purchase a n54L and i want to have 6 x 3tb WD REDS with Xpenology.

Do i need any custom firmware BIOS for the 5th and 6th drive to work properly?

 

anyone knows a good HDD spacer, so i can put the 2 disks (5th and 6th drive) at the 5.25' bay (cdrom) of microserver.

thanks

[HP n54l, VM, Xpenolgy and unRAID]

Hello!

 

I have an hp N54L and i wonder if it's possible to install XPEnology and unRAID (or windows) with VM on the same volume?

i never use VM so i don't know if this is a stupid questions..

[Why use a VM?]

is it possible to run XPEnology and unraid with VM at the same machine i.e. hp microsever n54l?

 

so if the volume will be crashed at the XPEnology, will i be able to boot with unraid os and save my data from the non failed disks?

in unraid you only lose data from the failed drive/s, and not on the whole volume as on Xpenology.. and i don't know if there is a way to save our data from the healthy disks if we only run XPEnology and we have crashed the volume.

 

if the above use work (XPEnology & unRAID at the same machine using VM), IMO it is one of the best uses to run VM..

[security]

If you trust the developers/repackers here then its secure. That was the reason I went over and build my own kernel that can be installed using official pat file(installer) from the vendor. [spoiler=]My porns are very valuable to me and I don't want anybody to look at it. Kidding aside, just always keep a backup or have a test machine before you upgrade to another version.

 

How easy to build our own kernel for a programmer?

I have a friend but i don't want to bother him if its to difficult..

[Xpenology on a storage server]

Same here

 

2 x Microservers

One running 24/7

Second I fire up once a day and perfom the Synology Network Backup too.... then it's shut back down

Works Great

 

3rd Microserver is for play / testing

 

4th Xpenology is currently being changed.....but will be a 16 Drive Chassis which will be a second backup / with "date versioning".... of the Main Microserver..... so if I do delete something important, I can go back in time and retrieve it

 

Wake On Lan, and a Remote controlled Power Distribution helps to simplify it all.

 

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thanks for the info.

 

I read that the frequent start up of the discs are more stressful than running the discs 24/7.

Is it true?

 

Do you have any worries about security issues (unauthorised access by hackers etc) because of the alpha/beta and repacking of XPEnology?

there might be some deliberately holes opened.

[Xpenology on a storage server]

I have a twelve-drive Xpenology box that use to perform periodic backups of my Synology DS1813+ I boot it up when needed, and then shut it down after the backups have completed. It has been flawless so far, except the known issue that iSCSI does not work.

thanks for the reply.

 

I only concern about if one drive fails and had another fail during the rebuilt which will take many days due to the 6x4TB.. i will use RAID5... RAID6 is good but its overkill for home use with 6 discs total.

 

Is there a way to get our data back if we use RAID5 and we have 2 drives failed (crashed volume)?

[Xpenology on a storage server]

Hello

 

I m planning to built an inexpensive storage server. i already have a synology 1812+ running 24/7, for seeding/leeching and i just need some more storage for all my personal data & movies. The storage server will be shut down most of the time, and it will only open when i need some data from it (not many times per week, maybe 2-3)

So i figure out that an hp n54l and XPEnology will be perfect since that i already know the synology os.

I m planning to go with 6 x 4TB WD RED or Seagate has drives.

 

1) is it possible to expand the volume (DSM 5) without any problems due to the long rebuilt times on big discs (I will also use RAID5 on the six discs) and is the problem with expanding a volume greater than 16TB solved ?

2) XPEnology os is stable and safe for a storage server with 20+TB or should i go with another solution like ZFS, unraid etc

3) is there any security holes (gain unauthorised access etc) that we should worry about ?

4) what is the best,preferred method to use a storage server (for longer health of disc)

a) always open 24/7

b) open when we need some data (i read that, on start ups, the discs are pushing harder)

5) if the volume is crashed, will i be able to get the data back from the drives that are still healthy?

 

any advice will be more that welcomed!