Proxmox with ZFS pools on an HP Z6 G4

I wanted an inexpensive Proxmox server so I turned to the business-class HP Z6 G4 workstation and fitted it with a handful of SSDs to use as ZFS pools! Let's look at how to hook up the drives, verify they are in good health, and then install and configure Proxmox! Parts List HP Z6 G4 2x 1TB and 2x 2TB SSDs - serverpartdeals.com 2x ICY DOCK Dual 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch Adapter for Internal 3.5" Drive Bay - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMGZBP0 Cable Matters 2-Pack 15 Pin SATA to 4 SATA Power Splitter Cable - 18 Inches - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012BPLW08 Cable Matters 3-Pack Straight SATA Cable - 18 Inch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018Y2LCEI The HP Z6 G4 does not have the hidden BIOS option to run without a GPU so we must use one. Proxmox was set up using 2 ZFS pools: One pool of mirrored 1TB drives is for the base installation and any install media images while the second pool of mirrored 2TB drives is for VMs. Contents 0:00 Intro & Machine Overview 7:23 Upgrade Overview 9:59 Upgrade Timelapse 10:41 Upgrade Done 11:48 SSD Health Check 18:37 Proxmox Installation 22:28 Second ZFS Pool Configuration Filmed with a GoPro Hero8 and Rode Wireless Go II. Edited with Kdenlive. Capturing the video from the machine was done with a generic HDMI/USB capture device and OBS Studio. Screen recording was done using OBS Studio.