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Assigned discs. Started parity. Noticed under “shares” tab there are a lot of my movies(data) listed besides the standard shares. Marked as unprotected of course. Is this of concern? 10 hours till parity complete.

Just to check that I’m doing things in the proper order after pre-clearing new 4 & 3 TB drives drives. 1. Assign discs, 1 -4TB drive to Parity, 5 -2TB old ReiserFS data discs 2. Run Parity 3. Run “New Permissions” 4. Set up Shares 5. Run “Fix Common Problems” 6. Run “App Backup”, backup Flash drive 7. Assign new 2- 3TB and 2- 2TB drives I assume it will ask to FORMAT drives at this point (disc settings set to XFS) and not at step 1. And it will not format the ReiserFS data drives. Just to get into good habits and proper etiquette attached is my diagnostic file. Thank you as always. tower-diagnostics-20211214-0830.zip

Thanks. I forgot about parity not having a file system. I hopefully will come up to speed at some point.

Well finally returning with a good progress update Server is built and running, clean install. Ended up with a Asrock Z590, i5-11400, 2×8 GB ram, WD500GB SSD drive, and updated disc controller from Art of Server. Had a major headache with internet access till I finally bought the router AR-750S as suggested above. Which if I had been paying attention is what I should have done from the start instead of fighting with ‘sharing’, ‘bridging’, etc. of the cellphone on the computers ethernets, which was way above my knowledge level. Plugged the new router in and was merrily downloading plugins, which I needed, in minutes. Needed a “SureCall” booster for the phone signal too. Drawback of living on the outer edge of civilization. Is there anyway to get plugins without internet? Seems like it would be nice to download plugins on 1 computer and flash drive them over to another computer, but I really don’t know if it would be possible. I couldn’t find any recent threads on how to do it. Can Unraid be run without internet once the OS is purchased? (I have 2 Pro licenses) No plugins seem almost impossible. I also plan on writing a thread about using cellphones for internet since most people think it is not possible. Of course an appropriate router makes all the difference in the world. But most threads seem to say it can’t be done. Still have some tinkering with the BIOS to get all the fans running and the RGB LED’s turned off. Next hurdle is disc assignment, integrating old ReiserFS data discs into new OS version. I’ve seen threads on ‘how to’ but need to find them again. Was given 2- 3TB and 1- 4TB drives by a friend which I plan on pre-clearing to test. Then use the 4TB as parity. If I format the 4TB to XFS will it still interface with the ReiserFS data discs? Then can I reformat the old 2TB parity? Also can I reformat 2 empty, unassigned 2TB ReiserFS discs without worry? At this time plan on using the old ReiserFS data discs, low usage hours. All future formats will be XFS. Still have more plugins to download and learn about, then onto the wonderful world Dockers. Not sure if I will ever make it to VM’s. Another question is whether my old WDTV Live Plus box (for TV) will still work with this new system? Forward Ho! Thanks for all the help past and present. And for all the work people have put into the Unraid universe.

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Thank you both for your help and suggestions. @trurl will review wiki link, had not looked in the legacy area. @Ford Prefect thanks for the suggestions. Hoping Starlink gets here sooner than later. Will be borrowing a usb router to try and make due since viasat router is no longer viable. Will update with progress

HI again, ver 4.7 box coming out of mothballs and would like some help and guidance. Received updated MB, CPU, RAM and placing in old box since I need 64 bit hardware, plus 2 -3TB HD, and 1 SSD cache to get system going again. Have 6 -2TB drives in old system, 1 parity which all have old file system. Will leave update to xfs till end. Have tons of questions since I've forgotten more than I ever knew, but have been wildly reading threads / guides also. Have old screen shots of 'UnMenu' stuff before box was put away. Have 2 PRO flash drives registered keys, 1 flash with 4.7, other never used, in reserve. 1) Do I use the 'USB creator' to get the 6.9.x version on flash via my WIN 10 machine? If using the 'creator' will I loose the reg. key on the flash? 2) I need to set up static IP now since my internet is via UBS tethered hotspot with my phone. i.e. no router for IP assignment. Will be direct ethernet between desktop and Unraid. (Another potential stumbling block) 3) once I get hardware and unraid happy will come back with more questions I'm sure. Goal is a basic media server mostly. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

@jonathanm @trurl I'm reading and learning all the time. Also found the sticky thread on copying files so 1 more worry resolved. I can now easily see why no one likes to suggest parts. The choices are excessive to say the least. I used 'pcpartpicker' as a crutch and starting point. Not sure what SMT is or if I need to worry about it since I used the "compatibility button" on the site. Also was not able to locate where 'sata expansion cards' are on the site? Perhaps they don't offer them or I do not know what to call them? Anyway 2 separate day stabs at builds came up with similar components. Input welcome. PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ddw3Dc CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 V2 64.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock Z390 STEEL LEGEND ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($145.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2800 CL17 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Green 240 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon) Total: $620.94 PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mFqdQD CPU: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Intel E97379-001 CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock B365M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($83.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($93.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ B&H) Storage: Western Digital Red 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon) Total: $601.93 Thanks in advance

jonathanm - thank you again for the reply. The explanation for the cache drive usefulness was helpful, especially the fact that the drives can spin down. Regarding the IP addressing issue, the computer I was referring to is my computer/browser computer that I plug (USB) my phone into for internet. Can the computer/browser computer be the internet gateway to assign IP address. Then I'd hooked into the switch (via the ethernet port) to address the server and WDTV? Again this is a cart/horse issue and can be put off till after I get my new server up. Yes, 5 data drives. The last health check was years ago but no power has been fed to the server either. None of the drives were loaded over 90% of capacity per suggestions years ago. Not sure the 'fullness' of the last couple of drives that were placed in service? I took screen shots of all the pages of ver 4.7 software years ago and have not powered it up since. Will need assistance or pointing to forum threads for the copying of the ReiserFS media, but again after everything is up and running. I like the idea of setting up XFS drives and copying over. Will definitely be targeting a low level server. Will probably go Intel mostly for the simple reason that I don't need a graphics card added that way, if I understand correctly. Love tinkering but stability and reliability is more important for the server. This will mostly be just a jukebox for local media streaming but would like to play with dockers some. VM I think is above my pay level. Will come back with more questions once I take a stab at some potential hardware possibilities. Thanks again for your time. trurl - Thanks to you also for your input. Have sig display on. Shows on desktop but not on phone display. Guessing just a format issue on mobile optimization. Will gather some hardware possibilities, search the hardware page for any issues, and come back for verification of Okay-dokey-ness. Thanks again all.

jonathanm - thank you for the reply. 1) I had a suspicion or vague memory the Marvell controller was also past its prime and why I listed it. Will also upgrade/date it if needed depending on the MB I choose. 2) Right now I hardwire/usb port the iPhone into the computer and I do not think the old router has capability to Wi-Fi in and out. Probably will need a new something there too. Not to put the 'cart before the horse' but couldn't the computer assign an IP address from the switch/unraid/WD tv box? Something to discuss once I have my new server up and running. When I built my old server I was on satellite internet. Cell reception was a big step forward here living in the sticks. 3) 2 of the 8 drives (all 2TB) are unassigned according to my notes. May just pull those and re-preclear them to XFS to get to a working box then decide what to do from there as far as reloading media into the new server. 4) seems like a touchy subject to ask for MB & CPU suggestions which is understandable because everyone's box is unique to their circumstances'. Old forum build sections seem to be way outdated. any hints to point me where to look? trurl - thank you also for replying. Dockers have peaked my interest so will build a cache in per your suggestion and expand if I find the thrill in it. Sounds better to be over prepared than under. I thought the cache could be added later but sounds like it is not the case. Thanks again for all assistance.

Hello old friends, It’s been years since I have been on the forum or done much with UnRAID, since 4.7 actually when I was left behind due to the move to 64 bit CPU’s. The time to upgrade is now. I have been wildly reading the forum to try to catch up but feel a bit like the drowning man with a lot I am unfamiliar with nor need (I think?). Basically just looking to refresh a local media jukebox perhaps with some computer backup capabilities. I’ve read through a lot of “my rig” signatures and have signed up to the ‘discord server’ for some needed hand holding. I know I don’t need cutting edge components but suggestions of a CPU, RAM and MB would be very helpful. I plan on reusing my Cooler Master (Centurion)/Icy Dock (2) box, PSU (500w), AOC-SASLP-MV8 and 8 x 2TB drives. I need an ATX MB. I don’t think I need a cache drive but correct me if I’m wrong. I have 2x PRO license USB but have only put 1 into service. My biggest question has to do with system communications. I do not have Ethernet internet, I phone hot-spot my internet. I do have an old router I can use if needed and/or have a Gigabit switch box which hopefully I can use to add the “head” to UnRAID plus the WD TV Live Plus to feed the 1080 TV screen. I know I need a monitor and keyboard to telnet in for initial startup. From my reading I need to do a “clean” install and perhaps do not need to upgrade the file system at this time but future drives should be XFS. Would it be preferred to start with a new parity and data disk or just go forward once the BIOS and software is loaded and load in my old parity and data disks? Looking forward to getting access again to all the old media I have which is just collecting dust at this point. I need ‘small steps’ but any help is appreciated. Long live UnRAID