Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] OT how to test a monitor

2015-09-16 Thread Jason Matthews
Short answer is it depends on the monitor but in most cases no. The price points on monitors/tvs have plummeted in recent years. My next monitor is a 65 inch 4K uhd. I have nice spot on the wall picked out. That said, you can get 32" Samsung for $200 these days. Sent from my iPhone > On Se

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] OT how to test a monitor

2015-09-16 Thread Harry Putnam
Gary Mills writes: >> >> Cutting to chase: Monitor suddenly will not produce a computer screen >> from any host. All parts; hosts, kvm, monitor and keyboard have been in >> use in this arrangement for same period of time. > > Try a hard reset on the monitor, meaning that you must disconnect the

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] OT how to test a monitor

2015-09-16 Thread Gary Mills
On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 05:35:11PM -0400, Harry Putnam wrote: > > Cutting to chase: Monitor suddenly will not produce a computer screen > from any host. All parts; hosts, kvm, monitor and keyboard have been in > use in this arrangement for same period of time. Try a hard reset on the monitor, mea

[OpenIndiana-discuss] OT how to test a monitor

2015-09-16 Thread Harry Putnam
A bit off topic but at least the monitor is connected to an OI 151_a9 host. My setup: HP xw8600 2x xeon running OI_151_a9 Asus monitor (Model:VW266H 25.5") (full specs can be viewed here: www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236047 ) I've been using this monitor for a good 2 yrs

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Kernel panic on hung zpool accessed via lofi

2015-09-16 Thread Andrew Gabriel
On 16/09/2015 19:24, Nikola M wrote: On 09/11/15 08:57 PM, Watson, Dan wrote: I'm using mpt_sas with SATA drives, and I_DO_ have error counters climbing for some of those drives, is it probably that? Any other ideas? It is generally strongly advised to use SATA disks on SATA controllers and

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Kernel panic on hung zpool accessed via lofi

2015-09-16 Thread Jonathan Adams
We have had a lot of success with LSI SAS controllers, the 8i PCI express retails for under 70 quid. We do not use expanders but buy more controllers as needed. (Our bigger servers sometimes use the 16i controllers but they are more expensive) Jon On 16 Sep 2015 19:50, "Watson, Dan" wrote: > I k

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Kernel panic on hung zpool accessed via lofi

2015-09-16 Thread Rich Murphey
I'm also seeing panics in 'deadman' caused by failing drives, for SATA drives, but also for SAS and SATA NAS drives as well. In my limited experience, I've found Smart stats very effective in resolving drive issues, using five specific metrics recommended by Backblaze (below). By eliminating drive

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Kernel panic on hung zpool accessed via lofi

2015-09-16 Thread Watson, Dan
I know it's not the best route to go but for personal use and budget SATA drives on SAS expanders is much easier to achieve. Used 3Gbit SAS trays with expander can be had for $12/drive bay, while for retail there is still a significant price jump going from SATA interface to SAS. And even drive

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Kernel panic on hung zpool accessed via lofi

2015-09-16 Thread Nikola M
On 09/11/15 08:57 PM, Watson, Dan wrote: I'm using mpt_sas with SATA drives, and I_DO_ have error counters climbing for some of those drives, is it probably that? Any other ideas? It is generally strongly advised to use SATA disks on SATA controllers and SAS disks on SAS controllers. And to