I have not had time to do work on my unraid server. I finally have (some) time to do this.

I need to:

1) Upgrade from 6.9.2 to 7.x.x (is there an upgrade fee for this?).

2) My server motherboard's (AS Rock Rack) IPMI password does not work, and I have to correct this (anyone know how?).

3) My cache drive threw an error a long time ago, and I have the replacement drive. (Have never had a second error, but folks here recommended I replace the drive.)

4) I have shutdown problems where I manually have to shut down.

5) I have this odd issue where one of the CPUs/threads is at 100%, though it's a different CPU/thread each time I look:

What order should I attempt to do all of this? Thank you.

I would recommend trying to resolve all the issues before upgrading.

Thanks. Any idea why I get 100% on different threads/CPUs? Maybe this isn't real?

I've figured out how to do the IPMI password, so I'm going to do that, since it involves booting into a DOS environment. I can put in the new cache drive at the same time.

I'll see what happens with the shutdown.

Please start by posting the diagnostics.

Will do as soon as I can.

I had to manually shut it down.

The PDF I have downloaded for this server is for a different motherboard, which has HDMI. The motherboard I have only has VGA. Well, I don't have a VGA cord, so I can't connect it to a monitor, which I need to do to boot into DOS and correct the IPMI password issue. Ugh. Off to BestBuy to get a cord.

I took this over to my desk, where I have a ground mat and wrist straps, took the top off to see what it's like in there. I bought a massive cooler for the processor. I only have one DIMM. I probably did not know back then that two DIMMs were better.

Rebooted and doing a parity check, so of course the CPU/threads are fine. Will check back once I do something else.

So, I was able to do a clean shutdown. I assume whatever was running before to prevent shutdown was not running. I also had normal CPU readouts.

After some hick ups (I had to download a different version of the same program), I was able to get my IPMI password reset by booting into a DOS stick and running a program.

I took out 1 8gb memory stick and replaced with 2x8GB to get dual channel.

I replaced the parity drive with a better parity drive.

The system is up and a parity check is started.

I'll be back to discuss how to ensure all processes are off before shutting down, and then to discuss upgrading.

Are there any tools that can help me determine what is running and shut it down? I've found some tools I can use via Telnet, but they aren't great, as the processes keep moving around (up and down depending on how much CPU they're using).

I found out this morning that the plug into the system is precarious. I moved some cables, and the plug disconnected briefly, shutting down the system. So, now I'm running a 10+ hour parity check. But this weekend, I'd like to shut down the system and correct the plug issue. (Then, if I have time, which I likely won't, upgrade to 7.x.x.)