I never would have thought that FlexIO v2 and the “improper” use of the 10 GbE module – which is actually intended for other HP workstation models – […]
Mini-PC Server #11:
Final steps
The next step is to reconfigure the RAM on all other affected devices so that the desired configuration can be implemented. Important side note:With the 10 GbE module […]
Mini-PC Server #10:
Temperatures of NVMe SSDs under various conditions
It will also be interesting to see how the temperatures of the installed NVMe SSDs behave. After all, the installation space is very limited, and these SSDs tend […]
Mini-PC Server #9:
PTM7950
Here, too, I plan to use a Honeywell thermal interface pad, again the PTM7950, again from AliExpress. I don’t intend to replace the TIM on this mini-servers in […]
Mini-PC Server #8:
Cooling capacity?
Given the significantly modified third mounting point on the CPU cooler, it is unclear whether the contact pressure is sufficient to prevent thermal throttling. Since I have two […]
Mini-PC Server #7:
Firmware Update for the Marvell / Aquantia AQC113 Controller
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 […]
Mini-PC Server #4:
New Possibilities
One of the truly best features of the HP models is FlexIO. It is now available in three versions: FlexIO, FlexIO v2, and FlexIO v3. The HP EliteDesk […]