low power

I am currently researching potential hardware for a Router/Home Assistant Server. The STH article on the R86S-N got me thinking about the topic. https://www.servethehome.com/this-gowin-r86s-pro-is-an-everything-revolution-with-25gbe-and-2-5gbe/ My current homelab (I left out anything thats not...

Hey all, long time lurker, first post. I have a fairly decent collection of hardware at this point, with no 2 machines anywhere near alike. I am trying to lower my lab's power consumption. I have a solar set up with 6.6 kWh battery backup running an inverter. That inverter is powering two...

Preface This build won't take place until late 2022 or beyond. I still have to buy a property and build the workshop before I can officially get started. I'm starting this thread and others to better understand which setups and technologies will work best for my requirements. It's been almost...

I'm working on a new pfSense build to replace a SuperMicro 1U D525 build (which of course, doesn't have AES-NI support and will therefore be incompatible with future pfSense releases). I've decided on the SuperMicro SC505-203B as the case because of the front facing I/O. Comes with a PSU...