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- [What is the the ThreeFold blockchain?](#what-is-the-the-threefold-blockchain) - [What is the the ThreeFold blockchain?](#what-is-the-the-threefold-blockchain)
- [What is the architecture of the ThreeFold Grid in simple terms?](#what-is-the-architecture-of-the-threefold-grid-in-simple-terms) - [What is the architecture of the ThreeFold Grid in simple terms?](#what-is-the-architecture-of-the-threefold-grid-in-simple-terms)
- [What is the difference between Internet capacity and connectivity? Does ThreeFold replace my Internet service provider (ISP)?](#what-is-the-difference-between-internet-capacity-and-connectivity-does-threefold-replace-my-internet-service-provider-isp) - [What is the difference between Internet capacity and connectivity? Does ThreeFold replace my Internet service provider (ISP)?](#what-is-the-difference-between-internet-capacity-and-connectivity-does-threefold-replace-my-internet-service-provider-isp)
- [What are the priorities of ThreeFold (the Three P of ThreeFold)? ThreeFold is a Planet first project, what does it mean?](#what-are-the-priorities-of-threefold-the-three-p-of-threefold-threefold-is-a-planet-first-project-what-does-it-mean) - [What are the priorities of ThreeFold - the Three P of ThreeFold? ThreeFold is a Planet first project, what does it mean?](#what-are-the-priorities-of-threefold---the-three-p-of-threefold-threefold-is-a-planet-first-project-what-does-it-mean)
- [I want to help build the new Internet. How can I become a ThreeFold certified 3node partner?](#i-want-to-help-build-the-new-internet-how-can-i-become-a-threefold-certified-3node-partner) - [I want to help build the new Internet. How can I become a ThreeFold certified 3node partner?](#i-want-to-help-build-the-new-internet-how-can-i-become-a-threefold-certified-3node-partner)
- [How can I create a twin on the TF Grid?](#how-can-i-create-a-twin-on-the-tf-grid) - [How can I create a twin on the TF Grid?](#how-can-i-create-a-twin-on-the-tf-grid)
- [ThreeFold Communication](#threefold-communication) - [ThreeFold Communication](#threefold-communication)
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- [How can I use Grid Proxy to find information on the ThreeFold Grid and 3Nodes?](#how-can-i-use-grid-proxy-to-find-information-on-the-threefold-grid-and-3nodes) - [How can I use Grid Proxy to find information on the ThreeFold Grid and 3Nodes?](#how-can-i-use-grid-proxy-to-find-information-on-the-threefold-grid-and-3nodes)
- [Who is hosting GraphQL and Grid Proxy on the ThreeFold Grid?](#who-is-hosting-graphql-and-grid-proxy-on-the-threefold-grid) - [Who is hosting GraphQL and Grid Proxy on the ThreeFold Grid?](#who-is-hosting-graphql-and-grid-proxy-on-the-threefold-grid)
- [What is the difference between uptime, status and power state?](#what-is-the-difference-between-uptime-status-and-power-state) - [What is the difference between uptime, status and power state?](#what-is-the-difference-between-uptime-status-and-power-state)
- [I do not remember the name (ThreeFold 3bot ID) associated with my seed phrase on the ThreeFold Connect app. Can I recover my TF Connect app account with only the seed phrase and not the name (3bot ID) associated with it?](#i-do-not-remember-the-name-threefold-3bot-id-associated-with-my-seed-phrase-on-the-threefold-connect-app-can-i-recover-my-tf-connect-app-account-with-only-the-seed-phrase-and-not-the-name-3bot-id-associated-with-it) - [I do not remember the name - ThreeFold 3bot ID - associated with my seed phrase on the ThreeFold Connect app. Can I recover my TF Connect app account with only the seed phrase and not the name, 3bot ID, associated with it?](#i-do-not-remember-the-name---threefold-3bot-id---associated-with-my-seed-phrase-on-the-threefold-connect-app-can-i-recover-my-tf-connect-app-account-with-only-the-seed-phrase-and-not-the-name-3bot-id-associated-with-it)
- [USERS FAQ](#users-faq) - [USERS FAQ](#users-faq)
- [TF Grid Functionalities](#tf-grid-functionalities) - [TF Grid Functionalities](#tf-grid-functionalities)
- [What are the type of storage available on TF Grid?](#what-are-the-type-of-storage-available-on-tf-grid) - [What are the type of storage available on TF Grid?](#what-are-the-type-of-storage-available-on-tf-grid)
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- [How can I add ThreeFold peers in the Yggdrasil configuration file?](#how-can-i-add-threefold-peers-in-the-yggdrasil-configuration-file) - [How can I add ThreeFold peers in the Yggdrasil configuration file?](#how-can-i-add-threefold-peers-in-the-yggdrasil-configuration-file)
- [How can I see Yggdrasil/Planetary Network's peers?](#how-can-i-see-yggdrasilplanetary-networks-peers) - [How can I see Yggdrasil/Planetary Network's peers?](#how-can-i-see-yggdrasilplanetary-networks-peers)
- [How can I ping an Yggdrasil IP or IPv6 address?](#how-can-i-ping-an-yggdrasil-ip-or-ipv6-address) - [How can I ping an Yggdrasil IP or IPv6 address?](#how-can-i-ping-an-yggdrasil-ip-or-ipv6-address)
- [Is there a way to test if I am properly connected to the Yggdrasil network (Planetary Network)?](#is-there-a-way-to-test-if-i-am-properly-connected-to-the-yggdrasil-network-planetary-network) - [Is there a way to test if I am properly connected to the Yggdrasil network - Planetary Network?](#is-there-a-way-to-test-if-i-am-properly-connected-to-the-yggdrasil-network---planetary-network)
- [How can I change the username of my SSH key?](#how-can-i-change-the-username-of-my-ssh-key) - [How can I change the username of my SSH key?](#how-can-i-change-the-username-of-my-ssh-key)
- [What is ThreeFold's stance on sharded workload? Will ThreeFold embrace and move towards distributed data chunks or stay with the one deployment, one node model?](#what-is-threefolds-stance-on-sharded-workload-will-threefold-embrace-and-move-towards-distributed-data-chunks-or-stay-with-the-one-deployment-one-node-model) - [What is ThreeFold's stance on sharded workload? Will ThreeFold embrace and move towards distributed data chunks or stay with the one deployment, one node model?](#what-is-threefolds-stance-on-sharded-workload-will-threefold-embrace-and-move-towards-distributed-data-chunks-or-stay-with-the-one-deployment-one-node-model)
- [Tutorials and Guides](#tutorials-and-guides) - [Tutorials and Guides](#tutorials-and-guides)
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- [Linux, Github, Containers and More](#linux-github-containers-and-more) - [Linux, Github, Containers and More](#linux-github-containers-and-more)
- [Where should I start to learn more about Linux?](#where-should-i-start-to-learn-more-about-linux) - [Where should I start to learn more about Linux?](#where-should-i-start-to-learn-more-about-linux)
- [How can I clone a single branch of a repository on Github?](#how-can-i-clone-a-single-branch-of-a-repository-on-github) - [How can I clone a single branch of a repository on Github?](#how-can-i-clone-a-single-branch-of-a-repository-on-github)
- [Grace Period (Status Paused)](#grace-period-status-paused) - [Grace Period - Status Paused](#grace-period---status-paused)
- [The status of my deployment is paused, in grace period, how can I resume the deployment?](#the-status-of-my-deployment-is-paused-in-grace-period-how-can-i-resume-the-deployment) - [The status of my deployment is paused, in grace period, how can I resume the deployment?](#the-status-of-my-deployment-is-paused-in-grace-period-how-can-i-resume-the-deployment)
- [Once I refund my TF wallet, how long does it take for the deployment to resume from grace period?](#once-i-refund-my-tf-wallet-how-long-does-it-take-for-the-deployment-to-resume-from-grace-period) - [Once I refund my TF wallet, how long does it take for the deployment to resume from grace period?](#once-i-refund-my-tf-wallet-how-long-does-it-take-for-the-deployment-to-resume-from-grace-period)
- [Can I SSH into my deployments when they are in grace period (i.e. when their status is paused)?](#can-i-ssh-into-my-deployments-when-they-are-in-grace-period-ie-when-their-status-is-paused) - [Can I SSH into my deployments when they are in grace period - i.e. when their status is paused?](#can-i-ssh-into-my-deployments-when-they-are-in-grace-period---ie-when-their-status-is-paused)
- [How long is the grace period (i.e. when the deployment status is paused)?](#how-long-is-the-grace-period-ie-when-the-deployment-status-is-paused) - [How long is the grace period - i.e. when the deployment status is paused?](#how-long-is-the-grace-period---ie-when-the-deployment-status-is-paused)
- [Terraform](#terraform) - [Terraform](#terraform)
- [Working with Terraform, I get the following error: failed to create contract: ContractIsNotUnique. Is there a fix to this issue?](#working-with-terraform-i-get-the-following-error-failed-to-create-contract-contractisnotunique-is-there-a-fix-to-this-issue) - [Working with Terraform, I get the following error: failed to create contract: ContractIsNotUnique. Is there a fix to this issue?](#working-with-terraform-i-get-the-following-error-failed-to-create-contract-contractisnotunique-is-there-a-fix-to-this-issue)
- [I am working with Terraform. What do I have to write in the file env.tfvars?](#i-am-working-with-terraform-what-do-i-have-to-write-in-the-file-envtfvars) - [I am working with Terraform. What do I have to write in the file env.tfvars?](#i-am-working-with-terraform-what-do-i-have-to-write-in-the-file-envtfvars)
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- [Do I need one reward address per 3Node?](#do-i-need-one-reward-address-per-3node) - [Do I need one reward address per 3Node?](#do-i-need-one-reward-address-per-3node)
- [How can I access the expert bootstrap mode for Zero-OS?](#how-can-i-access-the-expert-bootstrap-mode-for-zero-os) - [How can I access the expert bootstrap mode for Zero-OS?](#how-can-i-access-the-expert-bootstrap-mode-for-zero-os)
- [When it comes to the Zero-OS bootstrap image, can I simply duplicate the first image I burnt when I build another 3Node?](#when-it-comes-to-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-can-i-simply-duplicate-the-first-image-i-burnt-when-i-build-another-3node) - [When it comes to the Zero-OS bootstrap image, can I simply duplicate the first image I burnt when I build another 3Node?](#when-it-comes-to-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-can-i-simply-duplicate-the-first-image-i-burnt-when-i-build-another-3node)
- [If a node is unused for certain time (e.g. many months offline), will it be erased by the Grid?](#if-a-node-is-unused-for-certain-time-eg-many-months-offline-will-it-be-erased-by-the-grid) - [If a node is unused for certain time, e.g. many months offline, will it be erased by the Grid?](#if-a-node-is-unused-for-certain-time-eg-many-months-offline-will-it-be-erased-by-the-grid)
- [Can a farm be erased from TF Grid?](#can-a-farm-be-erased-from-tf-grid) - [Can a farm be erased from TF Grid?](#can-a-farm-be-erased-from-tf-grid)
- [On the ThreeFold Connect App, it says I need to migrate my Titan farm from V2 to V3. What do I have to do? How long does this take?](#on-the-threefold-connect-app-it-says-i-need-to-migrate-my-titan-farm-from-v2-to-v3-what-do-i-have-to-do-how-long-does-this-take) - [On the ThreeFold Connect App, it says I need to migrate my Titan farm from V2 to V3. What do I have to do? How long does this take?](#on-the-threefold-connect-app-it-says-i-need-to-migrate-my-titan-farm-from-v2-to-v3-what-do-i-have-to-do-how-long-does-this-take)
- [How can I migrate my DIY farm from V2 to V3?](#how-can-i-migrate-my-diy-farm-from-v2-to-v3) - [How can I migrate my DIY farm from V2 to V3?](#how-can-i-migrate-my-diy-farm-from-v2-to-v3)
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- [Do I need any specific port configuration when booting a 3Node?](#do-i-need-any-specific-port-configuration-when-booting-a-3node) - [Do I need any specific port configuration when booting a 3Node?](#do-i-need-any-specific-port-configuration-when-booting-a-3node)
- [How much electricity does a 3Node use?](#how-much-electricity-does-a-3node-use) - [How much electricity does a 3Node use?](#how-much-electricity-does-a-3node-use)
- [Has anyone run stress tests to know the power consumption at heavy load of certain 3Nodes?](#has-anyone-run-stress-tests-to-know-the-power-consumption-at-heavy-load-of-certain-3nodes) - [Has anyone run stress tests to know the power consumption at heavy load of certain 3Nodes?](#has-anyone-run-stress-tests-to-know-the-power-consumption-at-heavy-load-of-certain-3nodes)
- [Can the Titan 3Node be run on PoE? (Power Over Ethernet)](#can-the-titan-3node-be-run-on-poe-power-over-ethernet) - [Can the Titan 3Node be run on Power Over Ethernet, PoE?](#can-the-titan-3node-be-run-on-power-over-ethernet-poe)
- [What is the relationship between the 3Node's resources and bandwidth?](#what-is-the-relationship-between-the-3nodes-resources-and-bandwidth) - [What is the relationship between the 3Node's resources and bandwidth?](#what-is-the-relationship-between-the-3nodes-resources-and-bandwidth)
- [What is the bandwidth needed when it comes to running 3Nodes on the Grid?](#what-is-the-bandwidth-needed-when-it-comes-to-running-3nodes-on-the-grid) - [What is the bandwidth needed when it comes to running 3Nodes on the Grid?](#what-is-the-bandwidth-needed-when-it-comes-to-running-3nodes-on-the-grid)
- [Can I run Zero-OS on a virtual machine?](#can-i-run-zero-os-on-a-virtual-machine) - [Can I run Zero-OS on a virtual machine?](#can-i-run-zero-os-on-a-virtual-machine)
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- [If I wipe my disk to create a new node ID, will I lose my farming rewards during the month?](#if-i-wipe-my-disk-to-create-a-new-node-id-will-i-lose-my-farming-rewards-during-the-month) - [If I wipe my disk to create a new node ID, will I lose my farming rewards during the month?](#if-i-wipe-my-disk-to-create-a-new-node-id-will-i-lose-my-farming-rewards-during-the-month)
- [My disks have issues with Zero-OS and my 3Nodes. How can I do a factory reset of the disks?](#my-disks-have-issues-with-zero-os-and-my-3nodes-how-can-i-do-a-factory-reset-of-the-disks) - [My disks have issues with Zero-OS and my 3Nodes. How can I do a factory reset of the disks?](#my-disks-have-issues-with-zero-os-and-my-3nodes-how-can-i-do-a-factory-reset-of-the-disks)
- [Before doing a bootstrap image, I need to format my USB key. How can I format my USB key?](#before-doing-a-bootstrap-image-i-need-to-format-my-usb-key-how-can-i-format-my-usb-key) - [Before doing a bootstrap image, I need to format my USB key. How can I format my USB key?](#before-doing-a-bootstrap-image-i-need-to-format-my-usb-key-how-can-i-format-my-usb-key)
- [What do you use to burn (or to load) the Zero-OS bootstrap image onto a USB stick?](#what-do-you-use-to-burn-or-to-load-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-onto-a-usb-stick) - [What do you use to burn or to load the Zero-OS bootstrap image onto a USB stick?](#what-do-you-use-to-burn-or-to-load-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-onto-a-usb-stick)
- [Should I do a UEFI image or a BIOS image to bootstrap Zero-OS?](#should-i-do-a-uefi-image-or-a-bios-image-to-bootstrap-zero-os) - [Should I do a UEFI image or a BIOS image to bootstrap Zero-OS?](#should-i-do-a-uefi-image-or-a-bios-image-to-bootstrap-zero-os)
- [How do I set the BIOS or UEFI of my 3Node?](#how-do-i-set-the-bios-or-uefi-of-my-3node) - [How do I set the BIOS or UEFI of my 3Node?](#how-do-i-set-the-bios-or-uefi-of-my-3node)
- [For my 3Node server, do I need to enable virtualization in BIOS or UEFI?](#for-my-3node-server-do-i-need-to-enable-virtualization-in-bios-or-uefi) - [For my 3Node server, do I need to enable virtualization in BIOS or UEFI?](#for-my-3node-server-do-i-need-to-enable-virtualization-in-bios-or-uefi)
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- [The first time I booted my 3Node server, it says that the node is not registered yet. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-booted-my-3node-server-it-says-that-the-node-is-not-registered-yet-what-can-i-do) - [The first time I booted my 3Node server, it says that the node is not registered yet. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-booted-my-3node-server-it-says-that-the-node-is-not-registered-yet-what-can-i-do)
- [The first time I boot my 3Node, the node gets registered but it says cache disk : no ssd. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-boot-my-3node-the-node-gets-registered-but-it-says-cache-disk--no-ssd-what-can-i-do) - [The first time I boot my 3Node, the node gets registered but it says cache disk : no ssd. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-boot-my-3node-the-node-gets-registered-but-it-says-cache-disk--no-ssd-what-can-i-do)
- [The first time I boot my 3 node, the node gets registered and it says cache disk : OK, but the table System Used Capacity is empty. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-boot-my-3-node-the-node-gets-registered-and-it-says-cache-disk--ok-but-the-table-system-used-capacity-is-empty-what-can-i-do) - [The first time I boot my 3 node, the node gets registered and it says cache disk : OK, but the table System Used Capacity is empty. What can I do?](#the-first-time-i-boot-my-3-node-the-node-gets-registered-and-it-says-cache-disk--ok-but-the-table-system-used-capacity-is-empty-what-can-i-do)
- [I have a relatively old server (e.g. Dell R710 or R620, Z840). I have trouble booting Zero-OS. What could I do?](#i-have-a-relatively-old-server-eg-dell-r710-or-r620-z840-i-have-trouble-booting-zero-os-what-could-i-do) - [I have a relatively old server. I have trouble booting Zero-OS. What could I do?](#i-have-a-relatively-old-server-i-have-trouble-booting-zero-os-what-could-i-do)
- [I connected a SATA SSD to a CD-DVD optical drive adaptor. My system does not recognize the disk. What can I do?](#i-connected-a-sata-ssd-to-a-cd-dvd-optical-drive-adaptor-my-system-does-not-recognize-the-disk-what-can-i-do) - [I connected a SATA SSD to a CD-DVD optical drive adaptor. My system does not recognize the disk. What can I do?](#i-connected-a-sata-ssd-to-a-cd-dvd-optical-drive-adaptor-my-system-does-not-recognize-the-disk-what-can-i-do)
- [Can someone explain what should I put in the Public IP part of my farm? Should I just insert my Public IP and Gateway (given by my ISP)?](#can-someone-explain-what-should-i-put-in-the-public-ip-part-of-my-farm-should-i-just-insert-my-public-ip-and-gateway-given-by-my-isp) - [Can someone explain what should I put in the Public IP part of my farm? Should I just insert my Public IP and Gateway given by my ISP?](#can-someone-explain-what-should-i-put-in-the-public-ip-part-of-my-farm-should-i-just-insert-my-public-ip-and-gateway-given-by-my-isp)
- [Farming Optimization](#farming-optimization) - [Farming Optimization](#farming-optimization)
- [What is the difference between a ThreeFold 3Node and a ThreeFold farm? What is the difference between the farm ID and the node ID?](#what-is-the-difference-between-a-threefold-3node-and-a-threefold-farm-what-is-the-difference-between-the-farm-id-and-the-node-id) - [What is the difference between a ThreeFold 3Node and a ThreeFold farm? What is the difference between the farm ID and the node ID?](#what-is-the-difference-between-a-threefold-3node-and-a-threefold-farm-what-is-the-difference-between-the-farm-id-and-the-node-id)
- [How can I know how many GB of SSD and RAM do I need?](#how-can-i-know-how-many-gb-of-ssd-and-ram-do-i-need) - [How can I know how many GB of SSD and RAM do I need?](#how-can-i-know-how-many-gb-of-ssd-and-ram-do-i-need)
- [What is the optimal ratio of virtual cores (vcores or threads), SSD storage and RAM memory? What is the best optimization scenario for a 3Node, in terms of ThreeFold tokens (TFT) farming rewards?](#what-is-the-optimal-ratio-of-virtual-cores-vcores-or-threads-ssd-storage-and-ram-memory-what-is-the-best-optimization-scenario-for-a-3node-in-terms-of-threefold-tokens-tft-farming-rewards) - [What is the optimal ratio of virtual cores - vcores or threads - SSD storage and RAM memory? What is the best optimization scenario for a 3Node, in terms of TFT farming rewards?](#what-is-the-optimal-ratio-of-virtual-cores---vcores-or-threads---ssd-storage-and-ram-memory-what-is-the-best-optimization-scenario-for-a-3node-in-terms-of-tft-farming-rewards)
- [What does TBW mean? What is a good TBW level for a SSD disk?](#what-does-tbw-mean-what-is-a-good-tbw-level-for-a-ssd-disk) - [What does TBW mean? What is a good TBW level for a SSD disk?](#what-does-tbw-mean-what-is-a-good-tbw-level-for-a-ssd-disk)
- [Are SATA and SAS drives interchangeable?](#are-sata-and-sas-drives-interchangeable) - [Are SATA and SAS drives interchangeable?](#are-sata-and-sas-drives-interchangeable)
- [What is the speed difference between SAS and SATA disks?](#what-is-the-speed-difference-between-sas-and-sata-disks) - [What is the speed difference between SAS and SATA disks?](#what-is-the-speed-difference-between-sas-and-sata-disks)
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- [I have rack servers in my ThreeFold farm. Can I set rack servers vertically?](#i-have-rack-servers-in-my-threefold-farm-can-i-set-rack-servers-vertically) - [I have rack servers in my ThreeFold farm. Can I set rack servers vertically?](#i-have-rack-servers-in-my-threefold-farm-can-i-set-rack-servers-vertically)
- [Farming and Maintenance](#farming-and-maintenance) - [Farming and Maintenance](#farming-and-maintenance)
- [How can I check if there is utilization on my 3Nodes?](#how-can-i-check-if-there-is-utilization-on-my-3nodes) - [How can I check if there is utilization on my 3Nodes?](#how-can-i-check-if-there-is-utilization-on-my-3nodes)
- [Do I need the Zero-OS bootstrap image drive (USB or CD-DVD) when I reboot, or can I boot Zero-OS from the 3Node main hard drive?](#do-i-need-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-drive-usb-or-cd-dvd-when-i-reboot-or-can-i-boot-zero-os-from-the-3node-main-hard-drive) - [Do I need the Zero-OS bootstrap image drive when I reboot, or can I boot Zero-OS from the 3Node main hard drive?](#do-i-need-the-zero-os-bootstrap-image-drive-when-i-reboot-or-can-i-boot-zero-os-from-the-3node-main-hard-drive)
- [It's written that my node is using 100% of HRU. What does it mean?](#its-written-that-my-node-is-using-100-of-hru-what-does-it-mean) - [It's written that my node is using 100% of HRU. What does it mean?](#its-written-that-my-node-is-using-100-of-hru-what-does-it-mean)
- [On the ThreeFold Node Finder, I only see half of the virtual cores or threads my 3Node has, what can I do?](#on-the-threefold-node-finder-i-only-see-half-of-the-virtual-cores-or-threads-my-3node-has-what-can-i-do) - [On the ThreeFold Node Finder, I only see half of the virtual cores or threads my 3Node has, what can I do?](#on-the-threefold-node-finder-i-only-see-half-of-the-virtual-cores-or-threads-my-3node-has-what-can-i-do)
- [Why are the 3Nodes' resources different on the ThreeFold Node Finder and the ThreeFold Dashboard?](#why-are-the-3nodes-resources-different-on-the-threefold-node-finder-and-the-threefold-dashboard) - [Why are the 3Nodes' resources different on the ThreeFold Node Finder and the ThreeFold Dashboard?](#why-are-the-3nodes-resources-different-on-the-threefold-node-finder-and-the-threefold-dashboard)
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- [Do I need to enable UEFI Network Stack?](#do-i-need-to-enable-uefi-network-stack) - [Do I need to enable UEFI Network Stack?](#do-i-need-to-enable-uefi-network-stack)
- [I want redundancy of power for my 3 nodes. I have two PSU on my Dell server. What can I do?](#i-want-redundancy-of-power-for-my-3-nodes-i-have-two-psu-on-my-dell-server-what-can-i-do) - [I want redundancy of power for my 3 nodes. I have two PSU on my Dell server. What can I do?](#i-want-redundancy-of-power-for-my-3-nodes-i-have-two-psu-on-my-dell-server-what-can-i-do)
- [Why isn't there support for RAID? Does Zero-OS work with RAID?](#why-isnt-there-support-for-raid-does-zero-os-work-with-raid) - [Why isn't there support for RAID? Does Zero-OS work with RAID?](#why-isnt-there-support-for-raid-does-zero-os-work-with-raid)
- [Is there a way to bypass RAID in order for Zero-OS to have bare metals on the system? (No RAID controller in between storage and the Grid.)](#is-there-a-way-to-bypass-raid-in-order-for-zero-os-to-have-bare-metals-on-the-system-no-raid-controller-in-between-storage-and-the-grid) - [Is there a way to bypass RAID in order for Zero-OS to have bare metals on the system - No RAID controller in between storage and the Grid ?](#is-there-a-way-to-bypass-raid-in-order-for-zero-os-to-have-bare-metals-on-the-system---no-raid-controller-in-between-storage-and-the-grid-)
- [I have a 3Node rack server. Is it possible to use a M.2 to SATA adapter in order to put the M.2 SATA disk in the HDD bay (onboard storage)?](#i-have-a-3node-rack-server-is-it-possible-to-use-a-m2-to-sata-adapter-in-order-to-put-the-m2-sata-disk-in-the-hdd-bay-onboard-storage) - [I have a 3Node rack server. Is it possible to use a M.2 to SATA adapter in order to put the M.2 SATA disk in the HDD bay onboard storage?](#i-have-a-3node-rack-server-is-it-possible-to-use-a-m2-to-sata-adapter-in-order-to-put-the-m2-sata-disk-in-the-hdd-bay-onboard-storage)
- [My 3Node uses only PCIe adapters and SSD NVME disks. Do I need the RAID controller on?](#my-3node-uses-only-pcie-adapters-and-ssd-nvme-disks-do-i-need-the-raid-controller-on) - [My 3Node uses only PCIe adapters and SSD NVME disks. Do I need the RAID controller on?](#my-3node-uses-only-pcie-adapters-and-ssd-nvme-disks-do-i-need-the-raid-controller-on)
- [Can I change the name of my farm on polkadot.js?](#can-i-change-the-name-of-my-farm-on-polkadotjs) - [Can I change the name of my farm on polkadot.js?](#can-i-change-the-name-of-my-farm-on-polkadotjs)
- [How can I delete a farm on polkadot.js?](#how-can-i-delete-a-farm-on-polkadotjs) - [How can I delete a farm on polkadot.js?](#how-can-i-delete-a-farm-on-polkadotjs)
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- [I get the error Certificate is not yet valid when booting my 3Node server, what can I do?](#i--get-the-error-certificate-is-not-yet-valid-when-booting-my-3node-server-what-can-i-do) - [I get the error Certificate is not yet valid when booting my 3Node server, what can I do?](#i--get-the-error-certificate-is-not-yet-valid-when-booting-my-3node-server-what-can-i-do)
- [When running wipefs to wipe my disks on Linux, I get either of the following errors: "syntax error near unexpected token" or "Probing Initialized Failed". Is there a fix?](#when-running-wipefs-to-wipe-my-disks-on-linux-i-get-either-of-the-following-errors-syntax-error-near-unexpected-token-or-probing-initialized-failed-is-there-a-fix) - [When running wipefs to wipe my disks on Linux, I get either of the following errors: "syntax error near unexpected token" or "Probing Initialized Failed". Is there a fix?](#when-running-wipefs-to-wipe-my-disks-on-linux-i-get-either-of-the-following-errors-syntax-error-near-unexpected-token-or-probing-initialized-failed-is-there-a-fix)
- [I did a format on my SSD disk, but Zero-OS still does not recognize them. What's wrong?](#i-did-a-format-on-my-ssd-disk-but-zero-os-still-does-not-recognize-them-whats-wrong) - [I did a format on my SSD disk, but Zero-OS still does not recognize them. What's wrong?](#i-did-a-format-on-my-ssd-disk-but-zero-os-still-does-not-recognize-them-whats-wrong)
- [I have a Dell Rx10 server (R610, 710, 910). When I boot Zero-OS I get the message Probing EDD and the 3Node doesn't boot from there. What can I do?](#i-have-a-dell-rx10-server-r610-710-910-when-i-boot-zero-os-i-get-the-message-probing-edd-and-the-3node-doesnt-boot-from-there-what-can-i-do) - [I have a Dell Rx10 server - R610, 710, 910. When I boot Zero-OS I get the message Probing EDD and the 3Node doesn't boot from there. What can I do?](#i-have-a-dell-rx10-server---r610-710-910-when-i-boot-zero-os-i-get-the-message-probing-edd-and-the-3node-doesnt-boot-from-there-what-can-i-do)
- [My 3Node doesn't boot properly without a monitor plugged in. What can I do?](#my-3node-doesnt-boot-properly-without-a-monitor-plugged-in-what-can-i-do) - [My 3Node doesn't boot properly without a monitor plugged in. What can I do?](#my-3node-doesnt-boot-properly-without-a-monitor-plugged-in-what-can-i-do)
- [My 3Node is running on the Grid, but when I plugged in the monitor, it states: Disabling IR #16. Is there a problem?](#my-3node-is-running-on-the-grid-but-when-i-plugged-in-the-monitor-it-states-disabling-ir-16-is-there-a-problem) - [My 3Node is running on the Grid, but when I plugged in the monitor, it states: Disabling IR #16. Is there a problem?](#my-3node-is-running-on-the-grid-but-when-i-plugged-in-the-monitor-it-states-disabling-ir-16-is-there-a-problem)
- [My 3Node won't boot without disabling the Secure Boot option, is it safe?](#my-3node-wont-boot-without-disabling-the-secure-boot-option-is-it-safe) - [My 3Node won't boot without disabling the Secure Boot option, is it safe?](#my-3node-wont-boot-without-disabling-the-secure-boot-option-is-it-safe)
@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ In simple terms, the Internet is composed of both capacity and connectivity. Cap
ThreeFold’s technology enables distributed capacity generation, but ThreeFold doesn’t deal in connectivity. ThreeFold’s technology enables distributed capacity generation, but ThreeFold doesn’t deal in connectivity.
3nodes offer Internet capacity, but farmers still rely on connectivity provider like the usual Internet service provider (ISP). 3nodes offer Internet capacity, but farmers still rely on connectivity provider like the usual Internet service provider (ISP).
### What are the priorities of ThreeFold (the Three P of ThreeFold)? ThreeFold is a Planet first project, what does it mean? ### What are the priorities of ThreeFold - the Three P of ThreeFold? ThreeFold is a Planet first project, what does it mean?
ThreeFold is working for the Planet, the People and Profit, in this very order of importance. Planet comes first as it is our home to us all. A humane enterprise always has people before profit, and serious entrepreneurs know profit cannot be left out of the equation of a thriving project. ThreeFold is working for the Planet, the People and Profit, in this very order of importance. Planet comes first as it is our home to us all. A humane enterprise always has people before profit, and serious entrepreneurs know profit cannot be left out of the equation of a thriving project.
@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ There are three distinctly named endpoints or fields that exist in the back end
### I do not remember the name (ThreeFold 3bot ID) associated with my seed phrase on the ThreeFold Connect app. Can I recover my TF Connect app account with only the seed phrase and not the name (3bot ID) associated with it? ### I do not remember the name - ThreeFold 3bot ID - associated with my seed phrase on the ThreeFold Connect app. Can I recover my TF Connect app account with only the seed phrase and not the name, 3bot ID, associated with it?
If you forgot the name associated with your seed phrase on the TF Connect app, you can always create a new identity (ThreeFold 3bot ID) and import your wallet using the old seed phrase. If you forgot the name associated with your seed phrase on the TF Connect app, you can always create a new identity (ThreeFold 3bot ID) and import your wallet using the old seed phrase.
@ -855,7 +855,7 @@ ping6 -c 2 yggdrasil_address
### Is there a way to test if I am properly connected to the Yggdrasil network (Planetary Network)? ### Is there a way to test if I am properly connected to the Yggdrasil network - Planetary Network?
To check if you are properly connected to the Yggdrasil network, try reaching this website: To check if you are properly connected to the Yggdrasil network, try reaching this website:
@ -956,7 +956,7 @@ git clone --single-branch --branch branch_name https://github.com/GITHUB_ACCOUNT
## Grace Period (Status Paused) ## Grace Period - Status Paused
### The status of my deployment is paused, in grace period, how can I resume the deployment? ### The status of my deployment is paused, in grace period, how can I resume the deployment?
@ -971,13 +971,13 @@ It can take around one hour to change the status from "paused" to "ok" and thus
### Can I SSH into my deployments when they are in grace period (i.e. when their status is paused)? ### Can I SSH into my deployments when they are in grace period - i.e. when their status is paused?
While in grace period, you might not be able to SSH into your deployment. Refund your wallet to resume deployments. While in grace period, you might not be able to SSH into your deployment. Refund your wallet to resume deployments.
### How long is the grace period (i.e. when the deployment status is paused)? ### How long is the grace period - i.e. when the deployment status is paused?
The grace period is 2 weeks. During this period, you can refill your wallet to resume your deployment. The grace period is 2 weeks. During this period, you can refill your wallet to resume your deployment.
@ -1297,7 +1297,7 @@ Yes. What is needed on this bootstrap image is to have the proper farm ID. The b
### If a node is unused for certain time (e.g. many months offline), will it be erased by the Grid? ### If a node is unused for certain time, e.g. many months offline, will it be erased by the Grid?
No, nodes only get deleted if the farm owner chooses to do so. Old "nodes" are really just entries in TF Chain and TF Chain does not modify or delete this data without external input. No, nodes only get deleted if the farm owner chooses to do so. Old "nodes" are really just entries in TF Chain and TF Chain does not modify or delete this data without external input.
@ -1471,7 +1471,7 @@ For more information, read thes section [Calculate the Total Electricity Cost of
The community is starting to gather some data on this. As of now, we know that a R720 with 2x2690v2 cpu, 4TB NVME SSE P4510 and 320GB ram will draw 390W @100% load. With 2x2650L v2, it's around 300W with fans at full speed. More info will be added as we gather more data. The community is starting to gather some data on this. As of now, we know that a R720 with 2x2690v2 cpu, 4TB NVME SSE P4510 and 320GB ram will draw 390W @100% load. With 2x2650L v2, it's around 300W with fans at full speed. More info will be added as we gather more data.
### Can the Titan 3Node be run on PoE? (Power Over Ethernet) ### Can the Titan 3Node be run on Power Over Ethernet, PoE?
Titans don't come equipped for Power Over Ethernet (PoE). If you have a NUC based Titan there are some PoE lids that might be compatible. Titans don't come equipped for Power Over Ethernet (PoE). If you have a NUC based Titan there are some PoE lids that might be compatible.
@ -1606,7 +1606,7 @@ MAC: This is done easily with Disk Utility. Go in Disk Utility. Select your USB
LINUX: In the Terminal, write *df*, find your disk (here we use sdX), write *sudo umount /dev/sdX*, write this line (with the proper FORMAT) *sudo mkfs.FORMAT /dev/sdX* [FORMAT= vfat for FAT32, ntfs for NTFS, exfat for exFAT], then finally verify the formatting by writing *sudo fsck /dev/sdX*. LINUX: In the Terminal, write *df*, find your disk (here we use sdX), write *sudo umount /dev/sdX*, write this line (with the proper FORMAT) *sudo mkfs.FORMAT /dev/sdX* [FORMAT= vfat for FAT32, ntfs for NTFS, exfat for exFAT], then finally verify the formatting by writing *sudo fsck /dev/sdX*.
### What do you use to burn (or to load) the Zero-OS bootstrap image onto a USB stick? ### What do you use to burn or to load the Zero-OS bootstrap image onto a USB stick?
For MAC, Linux and Windows, you can use [BalenaEtcher](https://www.balena.io/etcher/) to load/flash the image on a USB stick. This program also formats the USB in the process. Rufus can also be used for Windows. For MAC, Linux and Windows, you can use [BalenaEtcher](https://www.balena.io/etcher/) to load/flash the image on a USB stick. This program also formats the USB in the process. Rufus can also be used for Windows.
@ -1657,7 +1657,7 @@ Most of the time, just wait and data will appear. If you want to be sure your 3N
### I have a relatively old server (e.g. Dell R710 or R620, Z840). I have trouble booting Zero-OS. What could I do? ### I have a relatively old server. I have trouble booting Zero-OS. What could I do?
Sometimes, Zero-OS will not boot in UEFI mode on older servers. In that case, try to boot in BIOS mode. Use either a USB key or the CD/DVD optical drive (the 4th and 5th option on https://bootstrap.grid.tf/) and make sure to select BIOS and not UEFI mode in your server settings. Sometimes, Zero-OS will not boot in UEFI mode on older servers. In that case, try to boot in BIOS mode. Use either a USB key or the CD/DVD optical drive (the 4th and 5th option on https://bootstrap.grid.tf/) and make sure to select BIOS and not UEFI mode in your server settings.
@ -1667,7 +1667,7 @@ Sometimes, Zero-OS will not boot in UEFI mode on older servers. In that case, tr
Try to set AHCI mode instead of Legacy mode in SATA settings in the BIOS. Try to set AHCI mode instead of Legacy mode in SATA settings in the BIOS.
### Can someone explain what should I put in the Public IP part of my farm? Should I just insert my Public IP and Gateway (given by my ISP)? ### Can someone explain what should I put in the Public IP part of my farm? Should I just insert my Public IP and Gateway given by my ISP?
Assuming you are a DIY farmer and operate from your home, this field can be left blank. You do not have to fill in any details. Assuming you are a DIY farmer and operate from your home, this field can be left blank. You do not have to fill in any details.
@ -1691,7 +1691,7 @@ You need 50 GB of SSD per compute units (CU) and a minimum of 500 GB SSD and 2 G
A 3Node has, in general, 2 compute units (CU) per thread. Thus, for peak optimisation, you need 100 GB SSD and 8GB RAM per thread. A 3Node has, in general, 2 compute units (CU) per thread. Thus, for peak optimisation, you need 100 GB SSD and 8GB RAM per thread.
### What is the optimal ratio of virtual cores (vcores or threads), SSD storage and RAM memory? What is the best optimization scenario for a 3Node, in terms of ThreeFold tokens (TFT) farming rewards? ### What is the optimal ratio of virtual cores - vcores or threads - SSD storage and RAM memory? What is the best optimization scenario for a 3Node, in terms of TFT farming rewards?
In short, for peak optimization, aim for 100 GB SSD of storage and 8GB RAM of memory per virtual core (vcore or thread). In short, for peak optimization, aim for 100 GB SSD of storage and 8GB RAM of memory per virtual core (vcore or thread).
@ -1781,7 +1781,7 @@ To see if there is utilization on your 3Node, you can consult the [TF Dashboard]
### Do I need the Zero-OS bootstrap image drive (USB or CD-DVD) when I reboot, or can I boot Zero-OS from the 3Node main hard drive? ### Do I need the Zero-OS bootstrap image drive when I reboot, or can I boot Zero-OS from the 3Node main hard drive?
It is advised to keep the bootstrap image plugged in your 3Node. Once your node has been booted with Zero-OS via the USB key, you can remove the USB key, but if something happens and the node needs to reconnect with the network, it won’t be able to do so. We advise people to let the USB key always in so the node can reconnect with the network if needed. It is advised to keep the bootstrap image plugged in your 3Node. Once your node has been booted with Zero-OS via the USB key, you can remove the USB key, but if something happens and the node needs to reconnect with the network, it won’t be able to do so. We advise people to let the USB key always in so the node can reconnect with the network if needed.
@ -1955,13 +1955,13 @@ RAID is a technology that has brought resilience and security to the IT industry
This Quantum Safe Storage overcomes some of the shortfalls of RAID and is able to work over multiple nodes geographically spread on the TF Grid. This Quantum Safe Storage overcomes some of the shortfalls of RAID and is able to work over multiple nodes geographically spread on the TF Grid.
### Is there a way to bypass RAID in order for Zero-OS to have bare metals on the system? (No RAID controller in between storage and the Grid.) ### Is there a way to bypass RAID in order for Zero-OS to have bare metals on the system - No RAID controller in between storage and the Grid ?
Yes it is possible. "You can use the on board storage on a server without RAID. You can [re-flash](https://fohdeesha.com/docs/perc.html) the RAID card, turn on HBA/non-RAID mode, or install a different card. No need for RAID." @FLnelson It's usually easy to set servers such as a HP Proliant with the HBA mode. For Dell servers, you can either cross-flash the RAID controller with an “IT-mode-Firmware” (see this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5nb09VksYw)) or get a DELL H310-controller (which has the non-RAID option). Otherwise, you can install a NVME SSD with a PCIe adaptor, and turn off the RAID controller. Yes it is possible. "You can use the on board storage on a server without RAID. You can [re-flash](https://fohdeesha.com/docs/perc.html) the RAID card, turn on HBA/non-RAID mode, or install a different card. No need for RAID." @FLnelson It's usually easy to set servers such as a HP Proliant with the HBA mode. For Dell servers, you can either cross-flash the RAID controller with an “IT-mode-Firmware” (see this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5nb09VksYw)) or get a DELL H310-controller (which has the non-RAID option). Otherwise, you can install a NVME SSD with a PCIe adaptor, and turn off the RAID controller.
### I have a 3Node rack server. Is it possible to use a M.2 to SATA adapter in order to put the M.2 SATA disk in the HDD bay (onboard storage)? ### I have a 3Node rack server. Is it possible to use a M.2 to SATA adapter in order to put the M.2 SATA disk in the HDD bay onboard storage?
Yes, it is possible. You will most probably need to bypass the RAID controller for Zero-OS to access properly the onboard storage. See previous question. Yes, it is possible. You will most probably need to bypass the RAID controller for Zero-OS to access properly the onboard storage. See previous question.
@ -2181,7 +2181,7 @@ Formatting is one thing, but to boot properly, Zero-OS needs to work on a comple
### I have a Dell Rx10 server (R610, 710, 910). When I boot Zero-OS I get the message Probing EDD and the 3Node doesn't boot from there. What can I do? ### I have a Dell Rx10 server - R610, 710, 910. When I boot Zero-OS I get the message Probing EDD and the 3Node doesn't boot from there. What can I do?
For the R610 and 710, you can simply re-flash the card. See [this link](https://fohdeesha.com/docs/perc.html) for more information. For the 910, you can’t re-flash the card. In this case, get a LSI Dell card and it should work. (They are cheap when you buy them used online.) For the R610 and 710, you can simply re-flash the card. See [this link](https://fohdeesha.com/docs/perc.html) for more information. For the 910, you can’t re-flash the card. In this case, get a LSI Dell card and it should work. (They are cheap when you buy them used online.)