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24.7 Production Series / No serial port - Console Access using USB?

« on: August 06, 2024, 03:39:42 am »

Hi all,
Just started using Opnsense, bare metal install on a Lenovo M900 tiny PC. The unit I bought does not have a serial port, and the slot is taken up by the second NIC anyways. The system is in a tight spot and I want some kind of out of band access.

Is it possible to get console access using a USB - Serial convertor? I was thinking of getting two of these with a female-female adaptor in between. Both ends of the cable will be USB, one on the opnsense host and the other on my laptop. Will this work? Or do I need to look at other options?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0759HSLP1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1IR1GJH6XB88L&th=1

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Hardware and Performance / Storage options for log files only

« on: August 04, 2024, 02:23:35 pm »

Hi all,
Just getting started on Opnsense and was reading that it's a good idea to move log files to a separate disc. I have a NVME SSD now, what type of storage is ideal a second disc for log files only?

• Would high endurance SD Cards be a good choice?
• Or would one of those Hybrid HDDs be a better choice. I could use a single disc for OS and log files with this option
  

Would appreciate some guidance oj this topic.

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24.7 Production Series / Moving log files to seperate disc

« on: August 04, 2024, 02:14:17 pm »

Hi all,

Linux newbie here and just started testing Opnsense for home use. Reading through the forums, it appears that moving log files to a different disc is a good idea to prevent SSD wear. But how? And can it be done after installation?

There are a couple of threads on the topic, but not much info for a beginner. Can someone please explain this like I'm 5?

Couple of links I read on the topic
https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=14043
https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=32148.0

I am using ZFS filesystem in case  that's relevant.