Proxmox VE
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Host virtual machines, LXC containers, and attached storage |
| Business function | Core compute and virtualization platform |
| Owner | IT Operations |
| Criticality | Critical |
| Hostname | pve |
| Hardware | Dell OptiPlex 7040 |
| Management IP | 192.168.2.10/24 |
| Version | Proxmox VE 9.2.3, kernel 7.0.6-2-pve |
Architecture
The standalone node hosts the active OPNsense VM and current service LXCs, including the dedicated Headscale/Tailscale subnet-router CT.
Installation
Native Proxmox VE installation on Debian 12. The node is not part of a cluster.
Configuration
Storage
| Name | Type | Use | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|
local |
Directory /var/lib/vz |
ISO, templates, backups | active on July 1, 2026 |
local-lvm |
LVM-thin | Guest disks | active on July 1, 2026 |
DIR01 |
Directory /mnt/pve/DIR01 |
Historical guest disk target | not present in pvesm status on July 1, 2026 |
network-backup-syn |
CIFS | Historical backup target | not present in pvesm status on July 1, 2026 |
media |
CIFS | Historical shared media target | not present in pvesm status on July 1, 2026 |
Network
/etc/network/interfacesvmbr0onenp0s31f6, VLAN-awarevmbr1onenp1s0f0vmbr2onenp1s0f1- Management on
vmbr0.2
Guests
Current dedicated subnet-router guest:
| CT | Hostname | Purpose | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
105 |
ts-router |
Headscale/Tailscale subnet router for 192.168.2.0/24 |
DHCP 192.168.2.120/24 on vmbr0, VLAN tag 2; tailnet 100.64.0.3 |
Unprivileged Debian 13 LXC; /dev/net/tun passed through; SNAT enabled |
Operational Procedures
ssh pvessh
pveversion
qm list
pct list
pvesm status
Apply updates during an approved outage because the firewall and all hosted services depend on this node. Back up guest configuration and verify NAS storage before maintenance.
For a fresh installation without restoring guest disks, use the clean rebuild plan.
Troubleshooting
- UI unavailable: test SSH and
systemctl status pveproxy. - Guest unavailable: check guest status, task log, storage, and bridge.
- Storage inactive: check local mounts or Synology RS816 connectivity.
- Host reboot: verify startup order and all critical service routes.
Related Systems
References
- Live host data captured June 9, 2026
- Proxmox host
pve, VM100 router, and active storage targets rechecked fromssh pvesshon July 1, 2026