Proxmox install in Mac Pro 6,1 2013 (Thrash can)

[jlmorgado]

Hi,

Got a Mac Pro 6,1, 2013 version (also known as Thrash Can), my idea is to install Proxmox on it to use as my homelab. Already running Proxmox at work, so decided to use it as well at home.

When I launch it via the USB installer, I manage to reach the install launch option, but after a bit it fails with a message "Found unsupported PHY" and then the screen just turns black and need to restart the Mac.

I know this might be a bit off topic, but I've read some people posts on some other pages mentioning they're using the same setup or even a Mac Pro 5,1 to run Proxmox.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

J.

 

[jlmorgado]

Hi again,

Just found the exact error: b43-phy0 ERROR: FOUND UNSUPPORTED PHY (Analog 12, Type 11 (AC), Revision 1). This seems to be related with the fact that the Mac Pro has a wifi chip? See error screenshot below/attached.

Does anyone know about a way to run the Proxmox installer and disable/ignore this error?

Thank you,
J.

 

[Neobin]

No clue about all this, sorry.
But you could see, if installing Debian 11/Bullseye works and if yes, install PVE on top of it:
https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_11_Bullseye

 

[jlmorgado]

No clue about all this, sorry.
But you could see, if installing Debian 11/Bullseye works and if yes, install PVE on top of it:
https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Install_Proxmox_VE_on_Debian_11_Bullseye

Thanks for your reply. I've looked into it, but when trying to install Debian from an USB, after I select to install it I get a message saying it couldn't find the installer drive? Weird, need to investigate a bit further.

J.

 

[jlmorgado]

Installing Debian 11 right now... It seems the issue I was getting (No device for installation media was detected) is easily fixed by removing the USB drive and plug it back again... Oh well, always learning

 

[jlmorgado]

Great joy! Proxmox up and running on my old school Mac Pro 6,1 2013

 

[crpeck]

Thanks for the info, I've a Mac Pro 6,1 2013 coming this week.

 

[Europa2010AD]

Great joy! Proxmox up and running on my old school Mac Pro 6,1 2013

That's really good to know! I'm about to make my first foray into the world of Proxmox with my Mac Pro 6,1. Just out of curiosity, by installing Debian 11 first and then install PVE on top of it, does it somehow add any penalties in terms of performance VS a vanilla installation of PVE (if that were possible with the Trashcan)?

 

[jlmorgado]

That's really good to know! I'm about to make my first foray into the world of Proxmox with my Mac Pro 6,1. Just out of curiosity, by installing Debian 11 first and then install PVE on top of it, does it somehow add any penalties in terms of performance VS a vanilla installation of PVE (if that were possible with the Trashcan)?

Hi,

Not really sure if this method would add any penalty to the Proxmox execution, on this setup I'm running 3/4 VMs at the moment which are very light. It is possible that Proxmox made their install lighter by removing stuff which doesn't need to be running, which I haven't bothered doing.

J.

 

[Europa2010AD]

Hi,

Not really sure if this method would add any penalty to the Proxmox execution, on this setup I'm running 3/4 VMs at the moment which are very light. It is possible that Proxmox made their install lighter by removing stuff which doesn't need to be running, which I haven't bothered doing.

J.

I see, thanks for your reply! At least it's good to know it can be done with the trashcan; fingers crossed the performance will hold up with what I'd like to do with it

 

[jlmorgado]

I see, thanks for your reply! At least it's good to know it can be done with the trashcan; fingers crossed the performance will hold up with what I'd like to do with it

I wish it does! All the best

J.

 

[dasaint80]

does anyone have issues with VMs on their trashcans? I can't seem to get them running right. they reboot with a few minutes of starting them. when they reboot they get stuck on the booting from hard drive since the install never finish.

 

[deimo]

@dasaint80 I wanted to buy the 2013 mac pro to use it with proxmox to virtualize VMs, and I wanted to see if you were still having problems with VM restarts.

@Europa2010AD Did you detect any problems in daily use?

Thanks.

Deimo