homelab.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/No-Specialist-3802 on 2024-12-29 12:47:46.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/PrimaryPineappleHead on 2024-12-29 12:30:36.

Hey all.

I am currently looking into some parts for a DIY server build and currently narrowed down to following:

• AMD EPYC 7302

• SuperMicro H11SSL-i

I can get these parts for around 400-500$ exclusive. ram, etc.

Are there any other better options I a missing out on?

Thanks!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/IllMathematician7981 on 2024-12-29 12:29:02.

Hi everyone, I live in France and I have a farm in Brazil, my employee lives there and takes care of everything, I want to add a security system with cameras and sensors and some other devices, what is the best way to make access to these cameras available to me here in France? Note: there I have rural internet that doesn't let me open doors or have a fixed ip.

• I thought about putting an NVR + a gli router with tailscale but I have no idea how it works

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Glittering_Mud_1107 on 2024-12-29 12:15:10.

my dad said he had some old sbc's and i told him to give them to me and i turns out they are 3 odroid u3+

they are very slow and i dont know what i can do with them or if i can somehow repurpose them as some sort of a server but i dont know how or what i should do with them

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/ToyCEO on 2024-12-29 11:35:34.

I've been lurking here for a while now and have never written anything, but there always has to be a first time.

Sooo,

I managed to buy 3x HP Elitedesk 800 g6 mini (i5 10500 on board, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD in each node).

My goal is to build a small proxmox cluster (3 nodes) with 64GB RAM per node. I'm wondering what drives to put in them and what would be the optimal configuration, 2x small nvme for OS/ISOs/Templates in the mirror and 2.5 ssd for VMs or maybe a small 2.5 ssd for OS/ISOs/Templates and 2x nvme for VMs. I know that proxmox itself can write a lot, and the best solution is to use enterprise-class drives.

I want to deploy a database in HA (mysql or postgres), ftp servers (one for scanning printers and the other for backing up my openwrt, mikrotik etc), dns server, dhcp server, for monitoring it will be prometheus, loki, grafana. In addition i may want to deploy self-hosted github runner.

I currently don't have any NAS, so there won't be any backups or nfs share for now.

Do you have any recommendations for consumer or enterprise SSDs for that kind of workload?

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/SpadgeFox on 2024-12-29 11:01:37.

Morning all

Now I’m starting to get the hang of UNRAID I decided to take a step back to my UDM and finally sort my VLANs out. I’d done a bit of setup previously creating the networks and allowing/limiting traffic between, nothing complicated, probably over-simplified, but it worked.

To say I don’t know what I was really doing at the time would be an understatement. I had my security system isolated but hadn’t bothered to separate the default network out. It seemed easier just to start over so that’s what I did, deleted everything but default and clicked a button that brought in some new UniFi Firewall layout. Will have to watch some videos to see how that works now.

I’ve seen others lamenting the UniFi security and DNS, and that most have switched to another solution.

Unfortunately I’m low on servers at the minute, I’ve a Mac Mini Proxmox that I’m transferring over to the R730 UNRAID, and a Pi4. I had PiHole for a few months but found it slowed everything down, and it got annoying for my other half and his matched betting (ads and pops were required)

Of the 3 id rather use the PowerEdge as that has 2 10gbe cards that I could input and output with, but it doesn’t sound ideal.

I’ve seen mixed opinions on Fortinet hardware. They seem to be dirt cheap, but I’m assuming that’s because they’re out of date and can’t be updated?

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/johntash on 2024-12-29 10:43:18.

Anyone know if it's possible (or have examples if it is) to manage proxmox vms/lxc containers through kubernetes?

I know there's stuff like kata-containers that let kubernetes create vms instead of just containers, but I'm wondering if I could have something like kata-containers that creates the vm in proxmox instead of on the machine the k8s node is running on.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/mad_technomaniac on 2024-12-29 10:09:00.

TL:DR: Building a Custom NAS Server that is future-proof & parts should be readily available in India, without the need to import. Must be scalable for Proxmox with Plex Media Server + TrueNAS Core and a host of other things in future.

I’ve been planning to build a proper NAS server for a while and finally arrived at this. Honestly, it’s been pretty challenging figuring out all the right parts, especially with the limited availibility in India. I always wanted to build something that is future-proof and last around 8–10 years with limited upgrades, just like my current setup.

My Planned Build:

• Motherboard: Asus Pro WS W680-ACE-IPMI (DDR5)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-14500 (14th Gen)
• RAM: Samsung DDR5 128GB ECC Memory 4800Mhz (64GB x 2)
• SSD: Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2TB SSD x 2
• HDDs: Western Digital Ultrastar 20TB HDDs x 6 (120TB)
• PSU: Cooler Master MWE 750 V2 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold
• Cabinet: Ant Esports Vanguard Professional Cabinet

*I also want to go with 'CM ML 360L Core Black Liquid Cooler' over 'Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black' because Liquid cooling is a lot cheaper than air cooler in my region. Still a bit on the edge on this one because I very well understand that Liquid Coolers have a lot of moving parts and hence not as reliable as a good air cooler in long term.

Why This Build:

My current setup is really old and struggling to keep up. Here’s what I have now:

4th Gen Intel i5-4690 in a Dell Optiplex 9020 with 32GB DDR3 RAM, Nvidia Quadro P2000 GPU, 2 x NVMe SSDs (install over PCIe) and 2 x 18TB Ultrastar HDDs. *this will turn into my backup after some refresh.

I also use a Netgear RN104 NAS with 4 x 4TB HDD's (X-RAID) but all of which has maxed out in storage capacity but the main issue is that the Optiplex's CPU has become a bottleneck, especially when running Plex along with Jellyfin and ARR (Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr OverSeerr etc.) along with some hobby projects I keep tinkering with.

I wanted a processor which is very efficient for PMS and a motherboard that is very scalable for my future needs. The 128GB ECC memory is mostly based on TrueNAS recommendation of 1GB of Memory for every 1TB of storage. Really wish there were better options for Cabinet, preferably something from Silverstone with hot swappable HDD but they are not directly available in my region.

Future-Proofing:

I plan to switch everything to Proxmox as the base(hypervisor). It’ll eventually run TrueNAS Core for storage (RAID-Z2), Ubuntu VM for some workloads, Windows 11 VM for occasional use and some lightweight LXC containers.

Eventually, this server will host 12 x 20TB 3.5' HDD and some additinal 2.5' SSD and so TrueNAS Core can get pretty resource intensive over time. Plus, I might add a GPU for hardware transcoding and media conversion (like TIDARR or similar) later on.

The IPMI feature on the Asus board is also important for me since I’ll be running this 24x7 and having remote access is a major advanatage. ECC memory is another key factor because I want stability, especially with TrueNAS.

I know this might seem like overkill but affordability is not my main concern. My current Optiplex lasted me for almost 10 years and I want this setup to do the same. I don’t want to worry about performance dropping as I add more drives or workloads in the future.

Questions:

Is this build good for what I’m trying to do and does it make sense given my future plans?

Are there any better motherboard or processor options (readily available in India) for running TrueNAS Core with ECC memory?

Anybody here running a similar setup 24x7? How has it held up long-term?

Your advice or feedback would be much appreciated!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Crab_Unfair on 2024-12-29 09:54:04.

I am curious if I decide to build a custom server, I have a hp dl380p g8, is it possible to take the hot swap cages and boards out and slip it into a more modern desktop case with pcie sas controller card?

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/TKKeymasher on 2024-12-29 09:34:42.

Hi!

I'm currently using my old desktop gaming PC as my main home server. Right now I'm running TrueNas with the usual suspects (*arr stack, Plex, Immich, Paperless, Navidrome....) running with docker through Dockge.

I want to replace this with something more modern and efficient. The thing is, this beast is using almost 3kWh/day and it's pulling around 200W while transcoding for Plex with the GPU, which seems super inefficient. Also it barely fits im my tiny "network closet". Specs are as follows:

• Asus Z170-A
• i5-6600K
• 1080ti founders (mainly only used for plex transcoding...)
• 6 HDDs for pool storage.
• 1 2.5" SSD for TrueNas

I'm mostly looking to match this performance with a bit of future-proofing, as economically as possible of course.

Got any good suggestions? I've been looking at something like the small ThinkCentres but I'm lost as to how I'd know what the difference in performance is.

Thanks in advance!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Bhume on 2024-12-29 09:02:52.

I bought a 12tb drive from ServerPartDeals on a whim to have bulk non-redundant storage and I've run into a bit of a snag. The little NUC board I've been using as my NAS only has 5V on the SATA power cable. This was fine for a basic SSD or 2.5" HDD, but I've discovered 3.5" drives require 12V the hard way.

Yaaaay, learning!

So far in my searching for an external SATA power supply all I've found is cheapo looking stuff from china. Does anyone know of something that could solve this problem that would be reliable for 24/7 power? I hope there is an elegant solution to this as I don't have the desk space to jump a whole ATX PSU.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Ok_Spread2829 on 2024-12-29 08:19:00.

Hey everyone! I'm looking to piece together a quiet (or as close to silent as possible) rack-mount storage array for my homelab. My main goal is to have around 16 TB of usable space in RAID5 while keeping costs down.

I have two potential “brains” to run it:

• An M1 Mac mini on macOS, or
• A 2015 Mac mini running Fedora.

I’m leaning toward a JBOD enclosure + software RAID to keep the budget in check. I’d also like to 3D print a custom rack mount for it, but I’m open to other ideas. Noise is definitely a concern, so I’m curious if anyone has modded JBOD enclosures, swapped fans, or done any creative dampening to cut down on vibrations.

Requirements / Constraints

• 16 TB usable (thinking 4×6 TB or 5×4 TB).
• RAID5 (open to mdadm, ZFS, or SoftRAID on macOS).
• Rack-mounted (planning to 3D print brackets, but off-the-shelf solutions are cool too).
• Noise minimization (quiet fans, drive choice, etc.).
• Budget-friendly (trying not to break the bank here).

Questions

1. Any JBOD enclosure recommendations?
2. Hardware vs. software RAID?
3. Drive picks for lower noise? (Open to SSD if there are reliable ones for cheap)
4. 3D printing or shelf-based rack mount tips?
5. Any alternative approach?

Looking forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/seniorsparx on 2024-12-29 08:05:42.

I want to make a killer NAS and can get these for same price (Xeon is used, i5 is new). Which would be better option - assuming I can the Xeon in the same motherboard (has same chipset)

Use is Downloading torrents Streaming Remote access No GPU and NAS required to transcode

Intel Xeon W-1270P 3.8GHz 8-Core 16-Thread 16MB 125W SRH95 LGA1200 CPU Processor

14th gen i5

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/neilyoung57 on 2024-12-29 07:17:49.

Hi,

I've recently started building a very basic homelab. I use tailscale for remote but I'm considering exposing specific services to the internet.

Here is a simplified view of my homelab :

https://preview.redd.it/8npr2651lq9e1.png?width=877&format=png&auto=webp&s=51276679daa744e57d68d270bb7fb1ac8b154b90

The general idea is to use a dedicated VM, connected to the OPT1 interface for services exposed to the internet.

• It's incredibly difficult to get rid of the ISP router where I live. It's very limited in terms of functionalities but allows basic port forwarding and redirections.
• All HTTP(S) request are forwarded to the OPNsense VM. No other ports are exposed on the ISP router.
• Caddy is installed on OPNsense to act as reverse proxy.
• The "public" VM connected to interface OPT1 uses it's own virtual network not connected to any other network on the hypervisor.
• Access to other VM is limited to the local network (192.168.1.0/24) and Tailscale network.

I'm trying to airgap the public VM as much as possible. What step could I take to maximise security ?

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/seenliving on 2024-12-29 07:07:18.

I have a ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS (LGA2011 v2) workstation/server motherboard and I'm trying to max it out to 256 GB of RAM (8 x 32GB). So far I've tried Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 PC3L-12800L DDR3-1600 32 GB RAM modules and they do not seem to play nice with the mobo as I get random issues; freezes at the BIOS splash screen, reboot loops, video signal cuts out when loading the OS and/or no video at all at power on. I swap in a hodge podge of 16/8/4 GB modules and the mobo boots, OS boots and video outputs all the way through just fine. ASUS never updated it's qualified vendors list to include 16 or 32 GB modules. Before blindly trying and failing again with a different brand off eBay, has anyone had any success with 32 GB DDR3 ECC RAM modules for this motherboard (or any ASUS Z9 series motherboard)??

P.S. - These Samsung 32 GB modules passed in memtest (ran on a Supermicro mobo), so I know they're not bad.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/joelk111 on 2024-12-29 06:47:18.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/estrangedpulse on 2024-12-29 06:41:21.

Hi! I just started playing around with re-using my old gaming PC into a Proxmox home lab and so far I am having lots of fun. My next step is to upgrade storage since I am running a single 512GB Samsung EVO 870 SSD and hitting a limit right now.

Since my motherboard supports a single PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot, I am thinking of getting a single 2TB Samsung 970 Eco Plus SSD and one 1TB Samsung 870 Evo SSD. I would add 870 Evo to the main storage and use 970 for the main backup (or vice versa). Does this plan make sense or am I overlooking something?

The only think is that I saw often WD Black SN770 2TB recommended as a good alternative and it's 20-30% cheaper than Samsung, however my motherboard does not support PCI Express 4.0 so I am not sure if it's a wise choice.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Sea-Anywhere-799 on 2024-12-29 06:32:10.

Hi everyone, I was given a router and switch from my internship to practice learning, do labs, etc. The manager gave me a few things I could do such as upgrading the firmware of the switch via TFTP server which wasn't too bad.

Now he mentioned to use the router as firewall with NAT or use it between your home router and the switch.

I'm unsure how to go about this and was looking for advice. I have googled but the results are overwhelming.

The switch is a cisco 2960x and router is a cisco 1841

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/ezeftw1 on 2024-12-29 05:49:03.

Hello! I'm planning to buy my first home rack to put all my stuff in one place. I already have an RM51 (5U, still used in vertical/no rack yet) and was wondering if it will fit.

Because I don't have that much space, I have to get a 600mm depth rack (sorry, not-US based, I guess it's 23.62"). Does anyone know if I'll be able to rack mount the case?

The only evidence that I found online is a Reddit post saying that the bare minimum depth should be 24" (they recommend using the Silverstone official rails).

I have the option to buy a 800mm depth rack instead, but that comes with the possibility of being kicked out of the house by my wife 🦵

Thanks!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/that_vapeguy on 2024-12-29 05:13:55.

Hi, so I want to get on the NAS game but I know nothing about it. Basically just want to create a home cloud server with Plex, storage and surveillance. I've been watching a couple of videos and reading some threads to start off I could start off with a simple build using a prebuilt system. I found one on eBay and was wondering if it would be a good start or would you suggest going another route? Size doesn't matter because I plan to place it on a shelf in my office.

The prebuilt system is a HP Prodesk 600 G3 with a Pentium G4560 (I see that it has Intel Graphics 610 capable of handling 4K with no issues) 16GB ram and a 120gb ssd

I plan on getting 2 8TB drives to start off the build.

Any suggestions are welcome!

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Objective_Ad9994 on 2024-12-29 05:03:11.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Farmer_Joel on 2024-12-29 04:46:43.

Hello I'm fairly new to the network side of things. I made my first standalone homelab, currently just runs CasaOS with Crafty Controller for a Minecraft server me and my friends use and have more for it planned in future. The server runs great I don't have any issues except when trying to play any other game on my main pc it says the "connection timed out" or "connection unsuccessful" etc but l'm still able to join discord calls and use google. I was hoping someone could help me figure out what i did wrong on the network side of things. I have tried restarting my modem and router, reset my network config on main pc, flushed my dns, and factory reset my router settings. Here is the link to the video I watched to set this up crafty setup

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Nosnomis82 on 2024-12-29 04:42:18.

I have an old PC i want to turn into a home server. This developed out of Jellyfin and wanting to host a Game server for my kids. As well as have a network storage for stuff the family needs on multiple computers. I have Nord VPN and would tunnel to there for a static IP. I can change that if there is a better option. It was the easy option for the family.

I am not an IT person. So the Acronyms have melted my brain. A lot of Youtube has only showed me how little i know.

Most Youtubers run Proxmox with a TrueNAS Scale VM. Is this necessary for my use case> can i just run TrueNas Scale?

I see Docker as a necessity. Is it a container? Does it run containers? As far as i can tell its an App store for server apps.

What are the bare minimum stuff i need to get off of docker? and some hearty recommendations?

I-6500, gtx720, 32 gig Ram, 2x 12TB HHD, 1 500gb ssd.

How should i configure my Pool? I want to expand it as necessary.

This is probably my first step into this very deep pool, so recommendations are really appreciated.

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/AccomplishedHyena738 on 2024-12-29 04:37:17.

How can I give rclone access to only one folder in OneDrive?

I’m trying to set up rclone to read/write to a specific folder in my OneDrive (e.g., "ProxmoxBackup") for Proxmox backups. The goal is to restrict rclone’s access so it can’t see or interact with the rest of my OneDrive, which contains personal files unrelated to this purpose.

All the tutorials I’ve found so far only explain how to give rclone access to the entire OneDrive.

Does anyone know if this is possible and how I can set it up?

The original post: /r/homelab by /u/CloudedHorizonPhoto on 2024-12-29 04:29:58.

Not sure if this is really the right subreddit but I'm sure y'all are smarter than me lmao

So, I recently picked up a Super Micro X9SRH-7F setup with a Xeon E5-2620 v2 and 48GB of RAM (6 8GB DIMMS) to replace my DS120j. It came housed in a tiny case (AICSYS WMC-704) that barely held one 3.5" drive which obviously isn't great for being a storage server, so I decided to move it into an old Zalman GS1000SE case I had sitting around as it's got plenty of drive bays for my current needs/use.

Here comes the problem, everything worked fine when it was in the AICSYS case, but now moved into the Zalman case, it's getting stuck during system initialization and giving me a B7 code. After doing some reading on other forums, I discovered B7 is usually a RAM error, so I went through multiple recommendations involving removing/cleaning/reconfiguring the DIMMS to no avail, came across another thread that mentioned a B7 and B9 code and a lot of replies were saying they had great success fixing those and similar issues by simply reseating the CPU, so I gave that a try as well and again, didn't solve my problem, I've also tried clearing the CMOS via the jumper pads as well as removing the battery.

Which leads me here where, hopefully, someone much smarter than I can help be figure this out. I'm certainly not new to PC building so I'm fairly certain nothing was damaged or broken during the transplant, but this is my first foray with more commercial/enterprise grade equipment and I'm not sure where to go from here, so any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!😁