# Pavon & Jupiter Infrastructure Analysis

**Date:** April 12, 2026
**Audit Performed By:** Claude (AZ Computer Guru)

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## Executive Summary

**Recommendation:** Keep Pavon server as dedicated infrastructure + archive tier

**Key Findings:**
- Pavon has 40% MORE capacity than Jupiter (121TB vs 97TB)
- Can reclaim 25.2TB from Pavon by deleting data >3 years old
- After cleanup: Pavon will have 84TB free (69% available)
- Jupiter is 57% full with limited growth room
- SeaFile (11TB) appears to be legacy/duplicate storage

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## Current Infrastructure

### Jupiter (Primary Infrastructure - 172.16.3.20)

**Capacity:** 97TB total
**Used:** 55TB (57%)
**Free:** 42TB (43%)
**Array:** 12 active disks (mixed: 16TB, 12TB, 10TB, 6TB drives)

**Storage Breakdown:**
```
Plex/                23TB  (Media server - largest consumer)
SeaFile/             11TB  (Legacy cloud storage?)
OwnCloud/            9.5TB (Current cloud storage)
Backups/             8.3TB (System backups)
Tools/               3.0TB (Software/utilities)
domains/             704GB (VMs)
system/              346GB (Unraid system)
BT/                  280GB (BitTorrent)
appdata/             107GB (Docker app data)
isos/                18GB  (ISO images)
Users/               5.7GB (User home directories)
```

**Growth Concerns:**
- Only 42TB free space remaining
- Plex growing (media library)
- OwnCloud growing (client data)
- Limited room for new services/clients

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### Pavon (Archive Server - 172.16.1.33)

**Capacity:** 121TB total
**Used:** 62TB (51%)
**Free:** 59TB (49%)
**Array:** 12 active disks (11x ST 12TB + 1x ST 16TB parity)

**Current Storage:**
```
Storage/              60TB  (Camera archive: Dec 2022 - Oct 2023)
  ├── Deletable       25.2TB (Dec 2022 - Mar 2023, >3 years old)
  └── Keep            35TB   (May - Oct 2023, within retention)
system/               21GB  (Unraid system files)
```

**After 3-Year Cleanup:**
```
Storage/              35TB  (Camera archive retained)
Free Space/           84TB  (69% available capacity!)
```

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## Comparative Analysis

| Metric | Jupiter | Pavon | Winner |
|--------|---------|-------|--------|
| Total Capacity | 97TB | 121TB | **Pavon +24%** |
| Free Space (current) | 42TB | 59TB | **Pavon +40%** |
| Free Space (after cleanup) | 42TB | 84TB | **Pavon +100%** |
| Utilization | 57% | 51% (29% after cleanup) | **Pavon** |
| Growth Capacity | Limited | Excellent | **Pavon** |
| Service Load | High (Plex, OwnCloud, VMs, Docker) | None (archive only) | **Pavon** |

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## Strategic Recommendations

### Option 1: Tiered Storage Architecture ⭐ RECOMMENDED

**Configuration:**
```
Jupiter (Hot Tier - 172.16.3.20)
├── Active services (Plex, OwnCloud, Docker)
├── Recent data (last 6-12 months)
├── Fast access storage
└── Current: 55TB used, 42TB free

Pavon (Cold/Archive Tier - 172.16.1.33)
├── Camera footage archive (35TB)
├── Backup target for Jupiter (planned: 18TB)
├── DR replica of critical data
├── Other client archives
└── After cleanup: 37TB used, 84TB free
```

**Benefits:**
- ✅ Best use of available capacity (84TB on Pavon vs 42TB on Jupiter)
- ✅ Physical isolation (backups on separate hardware)
- ✅ Disaster recovery capability
- ✅ Supports MSP business growth
- ✅ Automated tiering (move old data Jupiter → Pavon)
- ✅ Can relocate Pavon offsite for geographic redundancy

**Implementation:**
1. Clean up Pavon (delete 25.2TB of old data)
2. Set up rsync backup: Jupiter critical data → Pavon
3. Configure OwnCloud external storage: Pavon archive mounted in OwnCloud
4. Automate archival: Jupiter data >6 months → Pavon
5. Set retention policy: Auto-delete data >3 years from Pavon

**Cost:** ~$200/year power for Pavon server
**ROI:** 84TB of backup/archive capacity, DR protection, client growth room

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### Option 2: Consolidate to Jupiter (NOT RECOMMENDED)

**Problems:**
- ❌ Jupiter only has 42TB free, Pavon has 35TB to migrate
- ❌ Would use most of Jupiter's remaining capacity
- ❌ No room for backups or growth
- ❌ Single point of failure (all data on one server)
- ❌ Need to delete SeaFile (11TB) or Backups (8.3TB) first
- ❌ Massive data migration (days of transfer time)

**Only viable if:**
- Delete SeaFile (appears to be duplicate/legacy)
- Significantly reduce Plex library
- Don't plan to add more clients/services

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### Option 3: Hybrid (Start Small, Expand Later)

**Phase 1: Cleanup + Testing**
1. Delete 25.2TB from Pavon (enforce 3-year retention)
2. Mount Pavon Storage in OwnCloud as external storage
3. Test performance and access patterns
4. Evaluate for 30-60 days

**Phase 2: Expand Usage**
Based on Phase 1 results:
- Add Jupiter backup jobs → Pavon
- Move old OwnCloud data → Pavon archive
- Set up automated tiering

**Phase 3: Full Integration**
- DR replica of critical infrastructure
- Automated lifecycle management
- Client archive storage offering

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## Detailed Implementation Plan (Option 1 - Recommended)

### Phase 1: Cleanup Pavon (Week 1)
```bash
# 1. Run dry-run preview
ssh root@172.16.1.33
/root/pavon_cleanup.sh

# 2. Review preview output
# Verify: 184,120 files, 25.2TB expected recovery

# 3. Execute deletion
DRY_RUN=0 /root/pavon_cleanup.sh
# Type: DELETE (when prompted)
# Wait: 3-5 hours for completion

# 4. Verify results
df -h /mnt/user
# Expected: 84TB free (was 59TB)
```

### Phase 2: Jupiter Backup Setup (Week 1-2)
```bash
# Create backup share on Pavon
mkdir -p /mnt/user/jupiter_backups

# Test rsync from Jupiter → Pavon
rsync -av --dry-run /mnt/user/appdata/ \
  root@172.16.1.33:/mnt/user/jupiter_backups/appdata/

# Schedule nightly backups (Jupiter cron)
0 2 * * * rsync -av --delete /mnt/user/appdata/ \
  root@172.16.1.33:/mnt/user/jupiter_backups/appdata/
```

**Backup Priority:**
1. appdata/ (107GB - Docker configs)
2. domains/ (704GB - VMs)
3. Critical OwnCloud user data (subset of 9.5TB)
4. System configs

**Expected Backup Size:** ~18TB (appdata + domains + critical data)
**Remaining Pavon Space:** 66TB available

### Phase 3: OwnCloud External Storage (Week 2)
```bash
# On OwnCloud VM (172.16.3.22)
# Mount Pavon Storage share as external storage

# 1. Install SMB/CIFS external storage app (if needed)
sudo -u apache php /var/www/html/owncloud/occ app:enable files_external

# 2. Create mount for Pavon user
sudo -u apache php /var/www/html/owncloud/occ files_external:create \
  "Camera Archives" smb password::password \
  --user pavon \
  -c host=172.16.1.33 \
  -c share=Storage \
  -c user=pavon \
  -c password=<pavon_smb_password>

# 3. Test access via OwnCloud web interface
```

**Result:** Pavon can access 35TB of camera archives via:
- OwnCloud web interface
- OwnCloud desktop client
- OwnCloud mobile apps

### Phase 4: Automated Archival (Week 3-4)
```bash
# Create archival script on Jupiter
# Move OwnCloud data >6 months old → Pavon

# Example: Archive old camera footage
find /mnt/user/OwnCloud/pavon/cameras -type f -mtime +180 \
  -exec rsync -av --remove-source-files {} \
  root@172.16.1.33:/mnt/user/Storage/archive/ \;
```

### Phase 5: Retention Policy Automation (Week 4)
```bash
# On Pavon: Monthly cron to delete data >3 years old
# /etc/cron.monthly/cleanup_old_archives

#!/bin/bash
# Delete camera footage older than 3 years
find /mnt/user/Storage/cam* -type f -mtime +1095 -delete
find /mnt/user/Storage -type d -empty -delete
```

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## Cost/Benefit Analysis

### Keeping Pavon Server

**Costs:**
- Power: ~$200/year (100-150W @ $0.15/kWh)
- Maintenance: Minimal (Unraid auto-updates)
- Monitoring: 15 min/month

**Benefits:**
- 84TB available capacity (worth ~$2,500 in new drives)
- DR/backup capability (priceless for MSP)
- Physical isolation (compliance/security)
- Supports business growth (new clients/services)
- Geographic redundancy option (can relocate)

**ROI:** 12-18 months (compared to buying new drives for Jupiter)

### Retiring Pavon Server

**Savings:**
- Power: ~$200/year
- Rackspace: 1U (if in datacenter)

**Losses:**
- 84TB capacity (need to buy drives: ~$2,500)
- DR capability (need backup solution: ~$500/year)
- Growth capacity for MSP business
- Hardware available for other projects

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## Action Items

**Immediate (This Week):**
- [DONE] Audit Pavon storage
- [DONE] Create cleanup script
- [ ] Review cleanup preview
- [ ] Execute cleanup (user approval)
- [ ] Verify 84TB free space

**Short-term (Next 2 Weeks):**
- [ ] Set up Jupiter → Pavon backups
- [ ] Mount Pavon in OwnCloud for Pavon user
- [ ] Test backup/restore procedures
- [ ] Document in credentials.md

**Medium-term (Next Month):**
- [ ] Implement automated archival
- [ ] Set up retention policy automation
- [ ] Consider SeaFile migration/decommission (free 11TB on Jupiter)
- [ ] Monitor backup success rates

**Long-term (Next Quarter):**
- [ ] Evaluate geographic separation (move Pavon offsite?)
- [ ] Add other client archives to Pavon
- [ ] Implement monitoring/alerting
- [ ] DR testing (restore from Pavon)

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## Questions Answered

### "Should we migrate to TrueNAS Scale?"
**Answer:** Not necessary for current needs. Evaluate if:
- You add 3+ more servers
- Need clustering/HA
- Want enterprise features (SMB clustering, iSCSI ALUA)
- Current: Unraid flexibility + tiered storage meets MSP needs

### "Can Pavon be an extension of Jupiter?"
**Answer:** Not natively (Unraid doesn't cluster), but:
- ✅ Can mount Pavon shares on Jupiter (Unassigned Devices)
- ✅ Can use as backup target (rsync)
- ✅ Can tier data (hot on Jupiter, cold on Pavon)
- Better than extension: Proper tiered architecture

### "What about the camera data?"
**Answer:** Keep as archive tier:
- 35TB within retention policy (May-Oct 2023)
- Mount in OwnCloud for web/mobile access
- No active recording (data is historical only)
- Delete when >3 years old (automated)

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## Conclusion

**Recommended Architecture:**

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│   Jupiter (Hot/Production Tier)    │
│   - Plex, OwnCloud, VMs, Docker     │
│   - Recent data (< 6 months)        │
│   - 55TB used, 42TB free            │
└──────────────┬──────────────────────┘
               │
               │ rsync nightly backups
               │ archival (data >6mo)
               │
               ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│   Pavon (Cold/Archive/Backup Tier)  │
│   - Camera archives (35TB)          │
│   - Jupiter backups (18TB planned)  │
│   - Other client archives           │
│   - 37TB used, 84TB free (69%!)     │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```

**This architecture:**
- ✅ Maximizes available capacity (126TB total free space)
- ✅ Provides disaster recovery (separate hardware)
- ✅ Supports MSP growth (room for new clients)
- ✅ Cost-effective (~$200/year vs $3,000 in new hardware)
- ✅ Scalable (can add geographic redundancy)

**Next Step:** Execute Pavon cleanup to unlock 84TB capacity

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**Created:** April 12, 2026
**Last Updated:** April 12, 2026
**Review Date:** July 12, 2026 (quarterly review)