DEC750 Questions

[pfry]

[...]I wouldn't update the bios nor install a microcode plugin[...]

I concur, if consensus matters. Although I do update my BIOS, as I use consumer motherboards.

[...]3. Is there any value in enabling HyperThreading? AMD CBS -> Zen Common Options -> Core/Thread Enablement -> SMTEN[...]

It depends on your workload. SMT is generally not detrimental. You could always test it, although conclusive results might be hard to come by.
I leave it enabled on mine, but I use overpowered consumer hardware.

[ProximusAl]

There is something wrong with the web shop.

It created me an account (still no emails about my order), but when I set a password for the web shop it says it's always weak and won't let me set it

Apparently niOpzEY$3Rie`3-G2`TQT6<(bTS1*Ejysu~4{K0v is a weak password.

So neither can I log in to check my order, or had any emails regarding the shipment of my order, only an acknowledgment email.

[Monviech (Cedrik)]

Just contact sales and they will help you. Email is at the bottom of the page

https://shop.opnsense.com/

[ProximusAl]

No response from that email either :(

It's like the shop doesnt have anyone working there.

It let me place an order, and crickets since the order acknowledgement.

[ProximusAl]

Joy. Shipped email received, should get it tomorrow. Happy days

[ProximusAl]

Device received.....
Nice bit of kit...

I decided to ride the lightning and ignored previous advice and:

1. Updated the BIOS to .35 (Was on 33)
2. Formatted the NVMe and installed Community 25.7 from serial image (ZFS)
3. Added the AMD microcode plugin
4. Updated to 25.7.9_7
5. Did *not* enable HyperThreading in BIOS.

I ran out of time, so will play with importing (after modifying interfaces) my existing config.

If it runs stable and nice, I'll order another 3 to replace other Chinese devices :)

The only oddity I found, was when updating from 25.7 to 25.7.9, I did get an error throw on the screen to check the log (blueish background popup), but I found nothing and it installed and rebooted as expected anyway with no intervention. (This wasn't the original pkg update error...I got that first as expected)

Health checks all pass after the reboot.

Really looking forward to getting this into prod..

[ProximusAl]

Well....thats was easy....popped into work today.

Just manually edited the config.xml to change mlxen0/1 to ax0/1.
I also removed the intel microcode plugin from the xml.

Imported....plugged it in, now in production.

I am now officially a massive fan of Deciso hardware :)

One last question if I may...

After import, the AMD microcode plugin shows (misconfigured).
I didn't realise there was anything to configure, so for now, I've just removed the plugin.

I'll be placing an order for 3 more next week.  Brilliant hardware..

[Seimus]

That (missconfigured) next to the packages doesn't mean its a configurable package. You usually see it when its out of repo (or something like that cant remember exactly).

Yes DECs are sexy. Plus each sold unit support the company thus development of OPN ;)

Regards,
S.