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    Subforum request: Smart Home/Home Automation/IoT

    I think it would be a great idea for ServeTheHome forums to have a place to talk about outfitting your home with technology controlling of power, security, music, etc. Seems like an no-brainer to me.
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    WTB: Xeon X5650-like or L5640-like CPUs

    Looking for a good deal on X5650, L5640, or similar CPUs. Thanks!
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    Sanity check for building a C6100 for low power/heat/noise

    Hey everyone, I am looking for advice/sanity check on this project. My goals are to build a C6100 with: VMWare ESX cluster lab with VERY low utilization As quiet as reasonably possible As cool as reasonably possible As energy efficient as reasonably possible Spend as little money as reasonably...
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    Technical Pro 2U Rack-Mountable Drawer, $1.98, + Sh($10), Tigerdirect

    Technical Pro 2U Rack-Mountable Drawer $2 + Shipping - Slickdeals.net
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    WTB: 4 node trays for Dell C6100 **OR** full Dell C6100 system, details inside

    At the very minimum I need 4x "barebone nodes" (without CPU or RAM) for Dell C6100 chassis with the following requirements: Service tags that work on support.dell.com Mezzanine card cutouts So whether you want to sell 4 barebone nodes, or 4 fully loaded nodes, or an entire Dell C6100...
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    Any alternatives to a C6100?

    I'm not particularly looking for advice to get the C6100 working for me, I will start a new thread if that is the case. I've been a little frustrated with my C6100 so I'm looking for suggestions on alternatives. I've hardly been able to experiment with my C6100 at all because of the noise it...
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    TRENDnet TEG-S80G 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch $19 w/ Free S&H

    8-port TRENDnet Gigabit Ethernet Switch $19 + Free Shipping - Amazon Deals, Coupons and Promos This is the switch that was reviewed this week on http://www.servethehome.com
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    WTB: 1068e SAS HBA mezzanine card for Dell C6100

    I have a C6100 with 24x2.5" drive bays. I need one LSI 1068E mezz card with bracket, riser & cables for 6-drives (not the 3-drive cable). Thanks!
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    Please post your home networking diagrams

    Get out your Visio, let's see what you're working with I really need to focus on strengthening both the performance and security of my home network. Right now all my equipment is on one LAN. I'm interested in using VLANing to separate things like NAS traffic, VOIP traffic, and Management...
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    IRC channel #servethehome @ freenode is now open for business

    Come on in!
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    WTB: JBOD storage unit with 12, 16, or 24-bays

    Server case or JBOD storage unit with 12, 16, or 24-bays WTB: Server case or JBOD storage unit with 12, 16, or 24-bays. Must be rack mountable. If it has an expander built-in then SAS or Fiber Channel connectivity preferred. No SCSI. Thanks! keywords: norco
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    Need advice for a lab refresh, not sure which direction to go in

    I am seeking advice on what I should do. I currently have one box (check my sig). It is set up in a "all in one box solution" which would never be found in a datacenter, but its great for a home lab for obvious reasons. It's been running solid for a while. I'm just bored and ready to try...
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    WTB: Supermicro X9SCM-F or X9SCM-iiF, E3-1260L or E3-1256L, 32GB ECC UDIMM

    WTB: Supermicro X9SCM-F or X9SCM-iiF, E3 Xeon, 32GB ECC UDIMM I'm building an ESX lab, need parts! (Quantity:2) Motherboard: Supermicro X9SCM-F or X9SCM-iiF (Quantity:2) CPU: LGA1155 Xeon (ie E3-1260L, E3-1265Lv2, E3-1230, E3-1230v2) (Quantity:2 sets) RAM: 32GB ECC (4x8GB UDIMM)
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    1U PSU or PicoPSU that is quiet/silent/fanless

    I am planning out building a MicroATX or Mini-ITX system that fits in a 1U Chassis. It should be silent or near silent (15dBA). And YES, I understand the challenge with building anything silent when it comes to rackmountable equipment. That's what makes it fun for me. I have to put this thing...
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    WTB: Sandy Bridge Server Combo *OR* maybe Socket 1156 (Xeon, ECC RAM)

    Looking for a Sandy Bridge Server Combo (Socket 1155 Motherboard, Xeon CPU, and ECC UDIMMs) I will also consider a socket 1156 CPU because I already have a Supermicro X8SIL-F. So let me know what you have. Thanks...