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Another approach is to use HP Microserver. It provides a "real" server with options to use Xeon, ECC RAM, iLO (remote KVM) in a relatively compact and silent pa
by vbezhenar 2y ago
Another approach is to use HP Microserver. It provides a "real" server with options to use Xeon, ECC RAM, iLO (remote KVM) in a relatively compact and silent package and not very expensive price.
If you want to use self-built server, you might be interested in pikvm project which allows to build a remote KVM using Raspberry Pi. Remote KVM is very useful for home servers: you can put it in the shelf and use it remotely, including things like tinkering with BIOS, reinstalling OS and resetting.
Also do not forget about fire hazards. The thing that works 24/7 can burn your house. Keep that in mind.
- bloopernova 2y agoSimilarly, I got one of these refurbished Lenovo tiny desktops. Real PCI Express lanes, NVMe storage, etc etc. Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny Desktop (Intel Core i5-6500T Upto -3.1 GHz, 16 GB Ram https://a.co/d/aoZyBft https://a.co/d/aoZyBft So much more capable than a cheaper single board computer.
- copperx 2y agoHow's the performance? It looks like a fantastic alternative to partitioning a disk for having multiple OSs. Just buy a few of these things and run them simultaneously.
- bloopernova 2y agoI haven't had any complaints, it's been plenty fast enough for multiple VMs, services, containers, and databases.
- mvip 2y agoYeah I did evaluate a used SuperMicro server, but couldn't find any available in the UK with the specs I wanted. Another variable is the power draw. Commercial servers tend to have a lot larger power draw (in particular say Xeon based ones). Good shout on pikvm. I did have a look at that some time ago, but largely forgot about it.