[tech] Molmol downtime

[David Adam]

On Wed, 6 May 2015, David Adam wrote:
> There is a newer kernel that needs installing (so that we are running a 
> supported version of FreeBSD) and a new SSD that [BOB] salvaged from 
> Mylah that didn't appear on hotplug. We can use the SSD as a read cache 
> and the new kernel should improve some performance issues a bit.

[BG3] has pointed out that only half of the drive bays are actually 
connected to the motherboard, as we only have one SAS card for Molmol. The 
two system SSDs are apparently connected straight to the motherboard.

We either need to wire the SSD straight to the motherboard, or buy a new 
SAS card. [BG3] has also suggested we come up with a better way of 
mounting all the motherboard-connected drives - something like a 
mounting frame[1], which is available from PLE for $129.[2]

[DAA]

[1]: http://www.icydock.com/product/mb994sp-4s_frame.html
[2]: https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemId=614420