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How To Replace a Failed Disk In ZFS/ Proxmox and Upgrade Pool Size

Replacing a damaged disk in ZFS is easy due to the built-in tools and commands it has to offer the user. If you experience a faulted disk in your Proxmox ZFS array you can replace it with the steps below. If your replacement disk is larger than the existing disk enter the below command to ensure your pool will automatically grow to the new size once all disks have been replaced to match the larger size.

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how to configure zfs in proxmox to utilize raid

To start, all of your disk’s will have to be the same size and installed into the Proxmox server before configuring. I prefer to create a label for the drive bay with the disks serial number for easier management in the future. Wipe Drives In the Proxmox web interface click on the name of your server in the tree to the left and then choose disks in the following menu.

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Using a Password Manager

Why You Should Use a Password Manager A password manager is an essential tool for organizing and securing your digital life. It’s no secret that you should have a different password for every website, especially those containing your sensitive information like banking websites. It can be a challenge to remember this many unique passwords, and that’s why with a password manager you only need to remember one password to gain access to all of your login credentials.

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Using a Windows based NVR as a Time Server

Using a Windows based NVR as a Time Server for Network Cameras In this post we are going to explore how to use a Windows based NVR as a time server for the cameras it is recording. Why might one want to do this? NVRs typically come with two NIC ports, one for the client connections or egress traffic, and one for the camera connections, or ingress traffic. Typically the camera NIC is on a separate network which results in cameras not having the ability to reach the corporate time server.

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How to Enable Elevator Controls in Lenel OnGuard

Configure Elevator Control Settings: In System Administration check the elevator check box in the panel under Access Control > Access Panel as well as in the reader under Access Control > Readers and Doors. Elevator controls will only work with the reader programmed on the first slot (0). You will not be able to add a second reader into address 1 even if there is a space for it on the board once the elevator controls have been turned on.

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How to Configure a New Mercury Based Intelligent Controller

Connect to the Controller Configure the computers IP address in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254, except for 192.168.0.251 as this address is the default IP address of the intelligent controller. Turn DIP switches 1 OFF, 2 ON, 3 OFF, and 4 OFF. This sets the default IP of the board to 192.168.0.251 Supply 12-24 VDC to the board to power it on and then browse to the following address while on the same LAN: http://192.

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How to Enable Card and Pin Functionality in Lenel Access Control

Set the PIN Type on the Intelligent Controller In System Administration, go to the Access Control menu > Access Panels and then choose the right tab for the intelligent controller you are working with. Select your IC board, select Modify, and then choose the desired pin type. Here we are choosing a 4 digit pin. Enable PIN on the Reader Next, go to the Access Control menu > Readers and Doors and select the reader/keypad you are working on.

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