Now that the cooler has been modified to fit properly and I’ve confirmed via HWiNFO that extreme temperatures don’t occur – at least under light load, I turned […]
Mini-PC Server #6:
Can’t be done? No way!
First and foremost, I had to make sure that the module actually worked, both electrically and in terms of software. I’ve read in several places online that there […]
Mini-PC Server #5:
The (almost) impossible 10 GbE NIC
This post from ServeTheHome essentially presents the ideal networking solution for a Proxmox mini-PC host: A suitable HP FlexIO v2 module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, featuring the highly […]
Synology: Upgrade the DS1819+ to 10 Gbps over copper – E10G18-T1
Our largest Synology NAS, a DS1819+, is equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x8 expansion slot (electrically connected with four lanes), which, along with its eight 3.5-inch hard drive […]
Recommissioning of a 19″ GbE switch: Linksys SRW2048
This “rack-mounted switch for small businesses” from Linksys (then still a Cisco subsidiary) will initially be used temporarily in our home until the network is fully set up. […]
Casters or feet on network cabinets – why not both?
We have planned and already purchased two generously sized network cabinets (12SZBIT42U88RAGM from ZPAS), each with 42 U of installation space and a width and depth of 80 […]
Alternative networking options for Synology NAS
We have been operating several Synology NAS devices for many years, which have been discussed previously. One of them in particular – the DS1819+ – has an interesting […]
Hardware problems with Fritzboxes, especially with the very popular 7590 model
I have always been a big fan of AVM and its products in the consumer sector. I thought their philosophy was spot on: sophisticated hardware and long-term, high-quality […]
Overview of our network attached storages
The mountains of data accumulated over the years made increasingly extreme storage solutions necessary. The situation could be aptly described as “organically grown,” but neatly organized. We operate […]