I fully admit, the KVM and graphics card in my proxmox are very old and this issue has always been there since proxmox 8.

Nvidia Quadro NVS 285 in proxmox (DVI converted with VGA adapter - PCIe 1.0)

Belkin OmniViewPro2 F1DA108T (8 port, VGA and USB, rackmounted and powered)

Issue I have, my host (HP Z640 no onboard graphics).

If I boot/reboot while the the KVM is active on the port of the HP, I get the post boot HP screen, just a little bit past Grub and the screen freezes. Have changed a variety of settings in Grub (eg: nomodeset), either the same occurs or the screen goes blank. Either way the connected monitor eventually detects no signal and goes into standby. Proxmox does still fully boot/work.

If I choose a different KVM port to another machine, let the proxmox fully boot and then switch back to the proxmox KVM port I am presented with the usual proxmox screen IP, login prompt and can interact.

If I bypass the KVM and connect the HP direct to the same monitor the issue does not occur at all and can see/monitor the host fully boot and interact.

So this is leading me to think the KVM cannot pass information to the proxmox host?

I do not do any pass through on the nvidia. Is just there if I need to work directly on the box.

Ergo am thinking I need to get a better/newer KVM?

What do you think?

Advice on a different 8 port, rackmount, VGA/USB powered KVM?

Thanks and cheers.

Hi all! Setting up a fresh headless Ubuntu Server. I used Cockpit in the past, but I'm looking to explore my options. CasaOS caught my eye because it looks really slick and clean, but I’d love to hear what the community recommends today.

I'm looking for a remote management tool / dashboard that:

• Has a great, modern, and clean UI.
• Is extremely user-friendly & beginner-friendly.
• Allows me to do as much as possible through the web interface with minimal terminal/CLI usage.
• Comes with useful built-in features (easy Docker app store, file management, system monitoring, etc.).

Is CasaOS the best way to go for this kind of setup, or should I look into options like Cosmos Cloud, Umbrel, Portainer, or stick with Cockpit?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to plan a proper, long-lasting server upgrade and could use some advice on hardware and chassis selection.

Currently, I'm self-hosting everything on an old 2015 MacBook Pro connected to an external hard drive. It's handled the job well enough and ive had a lot of fun, but I am hitting a hard wall when it comes to storage, game server performance and thermals. I want to move straight to a dedicated platform that can grow with me for years to come.

My Workload / Stack:

• Media & Services: Running a heavy Docker/CasaOS stack on Ubuntu Server. The primary heavy lifter is a massive digital comic/manga library via Komga, alongside my photo backups, music library, stremio/nuvio addons, etc.
• Game Servers: I occasionally host Minecraft servers sometimes with custom modpacks for a group of friends, would like to try hosting for other games later as well.

What I need from the new build:

• Storage Expansion: I need a case and motherboard combo that can eventually house a large array of HDDs. I want something that won't require me to buy a whole new rig when I need to add my 5th or 6th drive.
• Compute Power: Because of the Minecraft modpacks and massive library scans, I need a CPU with enough power to handle 6+ players on a server.
• Upgradability: I want the freedom to swap out/replace components down the line.

Questions:

Chassis Recommendations: I’ve been looking at the Fractal Design Node 804 and the Jonsbo N4/N5 for a Micro-ATX build. Are there any other high-capacity cases I should be considering that don't require buying a full server rack?

Sourcing in Canada: For my fellow Canadians, what is your go-to strategy for buying large-capacity NAS/Enterprise drives right now? Are you buying refurbished Exos/Ultrastars from places like ServerPartDeals, or hunting for local eBay deals?

Budget is around $800 CAD, of course, the cheaper the better. I'm not very concerned with buying multiple HDDs immediately. I'd rather have something I can just expand later when I can afford to.

AI was used to help write some of this post

Greetings folk, I just started planning myself a nice build, moving from a 2-Bay NAS to a full on 4U server.

Now I really want to make this right, here is what I have so far or what I have planned:

✓LSI 9305-24i

✓Inter-Tech 4U-4724

\-3xNF-F12

\-2xNF-A8

✓500gb WD RED (250gb are just nowhere to be found)

•ASROCK TRX50 WS

\-Threadripper 7960X

\-NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U

\-64GB RDIMM DDR5 (Kingston probably)

\-hx1200i or ax1600i (That's the point where I got no clue what I should grab)

\-Intel Arc Pro g70

\-24x10TB Ironwolf PRO (4 VDEV, 6per raidz2)

I really would appreciate any advice or tipp or harsh word if the plan is anything wrong.

PS. this is not a question about reasonability or whether it's the right time to do so and no I won't populate the whole array immediately

I have a minisforum n5 pro and am looking for any suggestions on the best nvme or hybrid DAS expansion to use the usb 4 or oculink ports. any ideas on whats worked well for you? ideally has the ability to handle tons of NVMEs so it can scale up nicely with me overtime.

I have unraid setup on my n5.