I have a Proxmox cluster running with 3 nodes and I have 2x 10Gbe interfaces per machine, one for my internal backend network for the cluster communications and storage replication and one for my normal LAN traffic.
But I want both sides to be accessible from several other subnets and VLANs but normally you can only have a single gateway, how to configure this?
You might have a few Minisforum machines (In my case my BD790i Proxmox cluster) running something else then Windows but would like to update the firmware, you can do so without having Windows installed following this guide!
I recently upgraded my 5 year old computer from a AMD Ryzen 5950x to a AMD Ryzen 9950X3D together with everything that comes with that, new motherboard, new memory, etc..
As a storage minded person I wanted to get the “ultimate” storage setup for what was possible! Turns out the X870e chipset has some quirks to take into account! Let’s go through it including some benchmarks for the Samsung 9100 PRO and the Samsung 990 Pro!
Continue reading AMD X870e Storage Considerations and tests/benchmarks
If noise is of importance the fan you choose can make a big difference. Choosing a higher quality fan is much more about noise then it is how effective it is at removing heat!
For this build I have actually deviated from my all-time favorite Noctua! But why do I always go for Noctua?
As a case for all 3 nodes I’ve gone with a Jonsbo N3, I really like the form factor of this case! I have however changed some things about here, below are the modifications I’d suggest.
Normally building a system based on a Micro-ITX board limits your available IO options heavily. You are basically dependent on whatever comes on the motherboard + 1 PCIe x16 slot.
While the same holds true for the system we are building, using some smart modern trickery we can actually get quite a lot of IO and more importantly PCIe lanes out of it!
Let’s explore that a bit and see what our options are, but with this method you’ll be able to get multiple unrestricted 10Gbit ports + NVMe SSDs and SATA drives without a problem!
Continue reading Expansion slots and 10Gbit networking options (including WiFi slot!)
Home Server Cluster 2025 index
For a long time when running home servers it’s been normal to use older Enterprise hardware, is this still the correct choice in 2025? Let’s explore this.
Continue reading Modern hardware vs older Enterprise hardware
Home Server Cluster 2025 index
When building a system you need to do some power requirements guesstimates, most often this doesn’t have to be very precise and especially when building a normal form factor PC or server, the power supply is often heavily oversized anyway.
However when trying to build a performant but energy efficient system, things become a little bit more critical. Especially when you really start taking a look at see how much power you are going to need on the 12v and especially 5v rail.
Let’s explore!
Home Server Cluster 2025 index
When hardware is in a list like in the article that lists all hardware used, it’s hard to explain exactly why that hardware was chosen, what it’s advantages are, disadvantages, etc.. That’s what this article will be about!
Home Server Cluster 2025 index
Nowadays you have lots of options when building a PC, you can choose between Intel and AMD, within their lineup they have various generations and types (mobile, desktop, prof, server, etc.) and then you have various motherboard vendors, lots of different cases, power supplies, and the list goes on, what combination will get you what you need?
It’s hard to say what *you* need, below is what I think that, at the time of writing, is ideal for my situation to get a good combination of Performance, power usage and expandability.
