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> One thing I would say is don't be tempted by rack mounted server gear. That depends on the server. Super Micro makes some rackmount servers that are shallow

> One thing I would say is don't be tempted by rack mounted server gear. That depends on the server. Super Micro makes some rackmount servers that are shallow enough for a network cabinet/wall-mount rack and fairly low power. They also have a real OOB mgmt system, which can be really helpful. https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/iot/1u/sys-510d-4c-fn6p https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/iot/1u/sys-510... I agree that typical deep-rackmount servers are more trouble than they are worth for a home lab.

simoncion 3y ago
> They also have a real OOB mgmt system, which can be really helpful. You can find regular-PC-case-shaped motherboards that have real IPMI management baked in, but you do have to be willing to pay more for it, as they're usually (always?) found in "workstation" boards. However, you do need to do a bit of research to make sure the advertising claims match up to reality. Some of these "IPMI" ports require custom Windows-only software and don't let you remotely control much at all.