RE: 3ware rebuild problems fixed
Just wanted to second this approach. Wish I would have seen your original post, went through this exact same thing on a 7506-4LP. Rebuild went when fsck was followed by filling up the disk. -Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Staroscik Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 12:45 PM To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: 3ware rebuild problems fixed I solved my own problem a while back and neglected to post my solution. I hate it when people do that to me. :) My original post is here: http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-questions/2004-November/064038.ht ml The summary is simply this: when rebuilding a mirror on a 3ware 7000-2, the rebuild would crap out with a vague disk error message. Doing a dump on the volume uncovered a couple of read errors. Solution: The read errors were killing the rebuild process. The hard disk's built-in SMART error correction was not kicking in though, because it only corrects bad sectors on a write. I tried to fix the disk with fsck, but the damage was too low-level, I guess... Anyway, I deleted the files with read errors--luckily they were trivial--and then copied a load of files to the partition to fill up the empty space. This triggered a SMART sector repair--I verified that with a SMART checker from ports. Once the bad sectors were remapped, I was able to rebuild my array. Hope this helps someone! -- * I am Matt Staroscik and I approved this message. ** [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://wrongcrowd.com * 4 8 15 16 23 42 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: RAID in FreeBSD
I have a 7506-4LP running Raid 1 on a 4.8 box and it had been working like a charm. It is not low profile, but don't know why it would matter. Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, INC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of jason Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 5:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RAID in FreeBSD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >According to the handbook it says: >The twe driver provides support for the following series of ATA RAID con- > trollers: > > o Escalade 3W-5x00 > o Escalade 3W-6x00 > o Escalade 3W-7x00 > o Escalade 3W-8x00 > > These devices support 2, 4 or 8 ATA disk drives and provide RAID0 >(strip- > ing) and RAID1 (mirroring) functionality. > >I am considering buying a 3Ware Escalade 7506-4LP Kit, 4 port low profile >ATA 133 PCI 64/66 RAID Controller to use RAID5. The card supports >level 5, my question is, is RAID5 supported on FreeBSD? Does anyone have >experience with this card good or bad? Are there any other suggestions >for lowcost IDE RAID5? > >TIA > >___ >[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list >http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions >To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > > > If you don't get SATA or SATA2 the card looks expensive, but I have only been shopping for a card for a few days so I can't give great advise on brands. I would suggest storagereview.com for that. Have you tried emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also FreeBSD can do raid5 with vinum, or gvinum now. It uses the cpu and works with whatever controller but will be slower from what I have heard. ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: SMTP AUTH
I have configured both sendmail and cyrus to use SSL (Not SPA) with SMTP auth on FreeBSD with Outlook clients. Can't remember the name of the application but it was something like "stunnel" or similar. Basically I kept sendmail and cyrus as is and used this application to listen on the SSL ports. It just accepted the SSL connection and passed the data off to the either sendmail and cyrus. The client had to install a certificate that was signed and generated in house. Very straight forward (if I could remember the name of it)... Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, LLC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lee Dilkie > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 6:22 AM > To: 'Richard Stevenson'; 'Noah' > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: SMTP AUTH > > > >On Tue, 25 May 2004, Noah wrote: > > > >> sendmail-8.12.11 > >> freeBSD-4.9-STABLE > >> > >> I must be doing something wrong. SMTP AUTH is not working > >very well for me. > >> I have been trying to authenticate with user and password to port 25. > >> > >> I prefer to send all auth user and password information with > >SSL encryption. > >> would like SSL Version 3 encryption. > > > >You've got "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)" > >enabled for > >the SMTP server in Outlook? > > In my experience (outlook 2000, not tested on outlook express) > this won't work. Outlook doesn't seem to understand that "use > SSL" means "use STARTLS". What I did was to configure sendmail to > also support "smtps" (SSL before SMTP) on the smtps port (465) > and point outlook at that port with the "use ssl" checked. > > > > >> I have configured outgoing mail requiring authentication > >then clicking both > >> with Secure Password Authenticaiton and without. > > > >That should be "without" for SPA. > > Agreed, turn off SPA. > > > > > -lee > > ___ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Sound server issue
Have the same issue on my Compaq Presario 1200. FreeBSD 5.2.1 Has anyone else addressed this issue? Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, LLC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Wassman > Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 8:02 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Sound server issue > > > I am running on a Compaq Presario 1610 with 80M Ram at 133mghz: > > FreeBSD 4.8 > XFree86 4.4.0 > KDE 3.1 > > When I get my desktop up I get this message. > > Sound server informational message: > > Error while initializing the sound driver: > > device/dev/dsp can't be opened (Device not configured) > > the sound server will continue, using the null output device. > > > Does this mean the soundcard is not support? And if not, how do you > configure the sound server? > > Any help will be appreciated. > > _ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > ___ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
3ware Success
After several emails and questioning about 3ware support for the 7506-4LP series cards (not the 7500-4LP). I can report that it works like a charm in 4.8. I have a raid-1 setup using the 3dmd tool on a 2.8 Ghz dual tyan-tiger with 1.5GB mem and 60GB hd's. Just an FYI for those who are in the market for a 3ware card. -Bob ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Your perfect server?
If you were to build a perfect freebsd server with the only requirements of: -Tiger MPX (S2466) http://www.tyan.com/products/html/tigermpx.html 2 x Athlon MP 2800+ -IDE Raid -Mail and webserver What would the rest of your hardware be and why would you go this route? -Bob ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: 3ware Support Question
Glenn Johnson wrote: On Wed, Jul 30, 2003 at 12:07:15PM -0500, Robert Covell wrote: Peter Elsner wrote: Have had no problems using the 6000/7000/8000 series of cards on 4.6 to 4.8... Have not tried 5.0/5.1 Peter Elsner At 11:13 AM 7/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: I am wanting to use a 3ware raid card so I can get IDE RAID1+0 for a new mail server. Heard nothing but good things about them and FreeBSD. The card is: 7506-4LP But do not know if 4.8 supports this specific card. The notes say: 3ware Escalade ATA RAID controllers ( twe(4) driver) 5000 series 6000 series 7000 series The same support is in 5.0. Is 7506-4LP a 7000 series card or is it a 7500 series card? There was a previous thread about the 7500 series card potentially causing corruption. Has anybody heard additional information regarding this? So then I can assume that a 7506 IS a 7000 series? Just trying to make sure before I buy all the hardware. According to the 3ware Web site, the 7506 uses a different firmware, driver, and utility series than the 7500 models. I would not _assume_ that it would work. Although there is someone who recently started working on the FreeBSD driver for 3ware cards (sorry, can not remember the name), 3ware does not support FreeBSD in any way. I have a 7500-8 card and I have had firmware issues with it. It turns out that I can not use the card for RAID1+0, which is what you said you wanted, because the array can not initialize after a drive failure in RAID1+0 mode. I had to reconfigure my array as RAID-5. That was not fun but it does work well in RAID-5 mode. That being said, I know there are other FreeBSD users who have successfully used a 7500 card for RAID1+0. It depends on what hardware revision you get. I would strongly encourage you to buy the 7506 from a vendor that will allow you to easily return it should it not work under FreeBSD for you. Ok, as much as I want to use 3ware it does not seem as if this card will work out because I can't be certain it will support the requirements. Would anyone recommend another card that is fully supported for ide raid and freebsd? I have thought about adaptec, but from what I have read on the list it is not the best. I could be wrong. -Bob -- Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, LLC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Re: 3ware Support Question
Peter Elsner wrote: Have had no problems using the 6000/7000/8000 series of cards on 4.6 to 4.8... Have not tried 5.0/5.1 Peter Elsner At 11:13 AM 7/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: I am wanting to use a 3ware raid card so I can get IDE RAID1+0 for a new mail server. Heard nothing but good things about them and FreeBSD. The card is: 7506-4LP But do not know if 4.8 supports this specific card. The notes say: 3ware Escalade ATA RAID controllers ( twe(4) driver) 5000 series 6000 series 7000 series The same support is in 5.0. Is 7506-4LP a 7000 series card or is it a 7500 series card? There was a previous thread about the 7500 series card potentially causing corruption. Has anybody heard additional information regarding this? -Bob ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Peter Elsner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vice President Of Customer Service (And System Administrator) 1835 S. Carrier Parkway Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 (972) 263-2080 - Voice (972) 263-2082 - Fax (972) 489-4838 - Cell Phone So then I can assume that a 7506 IS a 7000 series? Just trying to make sure before I buy all the hardware. -Bob ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
3ware Support Question
I am wanting to use a 3ware raid card so I can get IDE RAID1+0 for a new mail server. Heard nothing but good things about them and FreeBSD. The card is: 7506-4LP But do not know if 4.8 supports this specific card. The notes say: 3ware Escalade ATA RAID controllers ( twe(4) driver) 5000 series 6000 series 7000 series The same support is in 5.0. Is 7506-4LP a 7000 series card or is it a 7500 series card? There was a previous thread about the 7500 series card potentially causing corruption. Has anybody heard additional information regarding this? -Bob ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Using a RAID-card with FreeBSD
Getting in on this one late, saved the emails for a rainy day which is ironically right now. A few questions: We have a production 4.1.1 box that is acting as a mail server. We are wanting to beef this box up a bit for a little more survivability. 1) If we put in a newer hardware raid card does the os/kernel still need a driver to see it? Or does a hardware raid solution eliminate the need for any drivers. We are just a bit concerned due to our OS being a bit behind and thinking that our raid options might be limited or very antiquated. I realize that the original poster said that "Yes, the RAIDing is completely transparent to the OS.", which confusing me as to why there is a supported raid card list. 2) Can a mirror be made out of an existing drive. I have heard the that the Adaptec 2100A can make a mirror off of existing data, but alas this is not supported by FreeBSD as they recommend the 2400A. Any insight would be great... -Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chad Leigh -- > Shire.Net LLC > Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 1:05 PM > To: Micheal Patterson > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Using a RAID-card with FreeBSD > > > > On Thursday, Jul 3, 2003, at 09:44 US/Mountain, Micheal Patterson wrote: > > > > As I recall, that particular system is running an Adaptec 2100S under > > FreeBSD 4.8. I've not found any software that can access that > > particular > > raid directly for configuration from within the running OS. > > Actually Adaptec has FreeBSD management software for the 2100S. I > had/have two machines running 2100S and FreeBSD 4.7 and on one of them > I can get the management software to run and on one of them I can't. > There is no difference in the machines themselves. But you can > download and try the software from the adaptec website. > > Chad > > > > The only way to > > access it that I'm aware of is with the standard Control A at system > > startup > > to access the on board settings of the card. Here, the raid type can be > > configured. I will say that I've had a drive failure on this system > > with > > little effect on the normal operation of the OS. However, since there > > aren't > > any hot swappable bays in this particular system (company didn't want > > to > > spend for them), the system has to be shut down to replace the failed > > drive. > > However, the system will still boot in diminished mode and continue > > this way > > until the new drive has been restored. > > > > -- > > > > Micheal Patterson > > TSG Network Administration > > 405-917-0600 > > > > ___ > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > > ___ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: secure pop server
Why bother with worrying about this or that pop server. Install the pop server that best fits your situation and then run stunnel by itself to provide secure smtp, pop3 or imap. We do this exact thing with cyrus, stunnel didn't care what it was... Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, LLC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of admin > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 1:23 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: secure pop server > > > > > I am looking to set up a secure pop server on one of my FreeBSD 4.8 Stable > boxes. Can somebody send me in the right direction? Recommend > software and > provide links? > > - Noah > > ___ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" > ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
RE: Server locking hard -- A LOT!!!
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Muhannad Asfour > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:25 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Server locking hard -- A LOT!!! > > > Hello. I've recently faced a rather odd issue that I've never seen > before. I bought a new server (specs below), and I loaded it up with > FreeBSD 5.0-RELEASE (I know, I know, not for a production environment, > but this is a personal server). Now, whenever I get about 30 > simultaneous connections, the box just locks hard. I tested all the > hardware components (CPU, Memory, HD, NIC, etc.) and even bought new > ones just to make sure and all end up with the same result. I can never > keep a decent uptime (never went past 2 days so far). As soon as I get > a mediocre http load (30 simul. connections), the box just locks hard. > I built a debug kernel, I tried everything imaginable, and I have not > found a solution whatsoever. Everyone seems to be stumped by this. I > tried FreeBSD 4.7-RELEASE, 4.7-STABLE, 5.0-RELEASE and 5.0-CURRENT on > this box. All give me the same result. I checked everywhere for > relevant logs to explain what is occuring, but had no such luck. This > is truly the million dollar question for me right now, because I have no > idea why it would lock under such a petty load. I'm not sure what to do > to fix this issue, I've tried many different areas for support and > haven't come up with anything as I stated earlier. I'm not overclocking > or anything if that's what you're wondering. If anyone could assist me > in any way shape or form to get this working, I would appreciate it very > very much. Also, if you e-mail back, I'm not subscribed to the lists, > so could you please CC it to me. In the past 4 hours, it has locked > hard about 3 times because of a 28-34 connection load. > > Machine Specs: > Single Pentium IV 2.4 GHz processor > ASUS P4S533 motherboard > 512MB DDR333 RAM (will be 1GB next week) > 120GB Maxtor 7200rpm (ATA133) HDD > 40GB Maxtor 7200 rpm (ATA66) HDD > Floppy Disk Drive > ATI Rage 128 (32 meg) AGP 4x graphics adapter > 52x LG CD-ROM drive > 3Com 3C905C-TX NIC > Currently running FreeBSD 5.0-CURRENT as of Sunday Feb. 2, 13:02:05 EST > 2003. > > Thank you very much > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message I have seen things like this that are not software related at all but due to a faulty power supply. Did you replace that when you went out and bought new hardware? You might want to try and take off your CD-ROM and or the secondary HD. This will cut back on your power usage and might be a good test. If it still does it, get a new power supply that has enough juice. Sincerely, Robert T. Covell President / Owner Rolet Internet Services, LLC Web: www.rolet.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 816.471.1095 Fax: 816.471.3447 24x7: 816.210.7145 > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
RE: Dedicated Mail Server
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Fernando > Gleiser > Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 2:04 PM > To: Dennis Mathiasen > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Dedicated Mail Server > > > On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Dennis Mathiasen wrote: > > > I'm looking at setting up a dedicated mail server with lots > > of virtual domains and users. > > > > It's looking like qmail + vpopmail might work ok. Does > > anyone have experience using these in a heavy load > > environment with good / bad results? > > Define "lots" and "heavy load". I had a good experience with > sendmail+cyrus > in a +3000 account server. > > > > Fer > > > > > > Dennis Mathiasen > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > > Deerfield Hosting - High volume hosting > > http://www.deerfieldhosting.com?ref=sig > > - > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > I'll second the cyrus solutions... -Bob To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
RE: Upgrading Computer
What about going to a new cpu and motherboard with the same nic and hd? I am in the same situation except that I want to move to different hardware. I have a FreeBSD 4.1.1-RELEASE (GENERIC) mail server that might need some more power. -Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@;FreeBSD.ORG]On Behalf Of Stephen Hovey Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:39 AM To: Grant Cooper Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Upgrading Computer Yeah you should be able to just swap guts. On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, Grant Cooper wrote: > I just aquired a pent 300 and was currently using a pent 200. But I used a > GENERIC kernel that came with the FreeBSD because I never new how to modify > it at the time. Because I never changed the Kernel can't I just switch the > hardrives and network cards? From reading the boot up process I don't think > there should be any problems. > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
