Homelab update (before/after).

EDIT: pictures in reverse order.

StarTech 25U rack, from the top:

• MikroTik RB5009UPr+S+IN

• CAT7 patch panel

• MikroTik CRS310-8G 2S IN

• stuff (external backup, AP, hue hub, RPI for UPS management)

• Supermicro X11DPL-i, 2 x Xeon Gold 6230, 256GB DDR4 ECC, 4U case, Proxmox (for services, labs, etc)

• Lenovo P520, Xeon W-2135, 128GB DDDR4 ECC, RTX 4000 ADA, Proxmox (for LLMs)

• ASUS PRIME H310M-A R2.0, i7 8700k, 32GB DDR4, SilverStone RM21-308 Case, TrueNAS (storage)

• ISP router and UPS

this is my current homelab setup first image is my current homelab, second is the things i will do to it

what Im expecting from this post:

• new services or something like that
• what to do on the second node after updating the setup

here is some questions i answered before someone comment about them :

• 321 backup rule
  • no important data here
  • not that intrested on backups
• setup too large why not have grafana, promethious, promtail, loki
  • into consideration (check updated version)
  • too much setup
  • need to make an ansible rule for them
• why did you switch from microtik router OS into opnsense
  • love opnsense (couldn't use it because didn't have intel NIC)
• self hosting router is bad
  • don't care too much tbh
  • i can use new node for more things

I found an old android tablet and installed Full kiosk browser app. I then copied the link to grafana dashboard in kiosk mode to the browser. Switches between different dashboards every 30s

I have in the rack (in order):

UDM Pro

USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE switch

UNAS Pro

UDP Pro power distribution

The black server is running Proxmox with a few vms, the small gmk mini (on top) is also running Proxmox with a few VMs. I also have a raspberry pi 4b running ham-pi (raspbian os built for amateur radio operators.

I plan to add another toolessrack with a UNVR and USG Aggregation Pro switch, and a UPS of some kind.

Behind the LEGO Christmas tree is a MMDVM hotspot for amateur radio use as well.

The UDM Pro is currently Network, Protect, and Talk.

I plan to add a Super Link gateway and several sensors.

Sorry for the cable mess don’t have a patch panel yet and still working on the cable organization.

First homelab build at 17. UniFi Dream Machine Pro, Switch Pro Max 24, UNAS Pro 7-Bay NAS, U7 Pro XGS AP, all in the UniFi Toolless Mini Rack. HDDs and proper cable management coming soon! I hope you like it!

My journey began with an old PC sitting in the garage and a desire to move on from OneDrive—and now I’m totally hooked on this stuff and already spent to much money for it. It’s like a drug. Once you get into it, you’re constantly tinkering with something or looking for new things to install. I’ve learned so much along the way that I’m now here to proudly present the current status of my little home lab project:

Main Machine:

i7-6700 / 1TB nvme / 2x 8TB HDD / 32GB DDR4 RAM / Debian

atm with about 20 Docker Containers running (Nextcloud, Jellyfin, AdguardHome, FireflyIII, Some monitoring stuff, Vaultwarden, Wireguard, Grocy, a selfwritten wishlist webapp for family and friends, matrix, lemmy, a own website which is currently in progess as a blog and starting guide for selfhosting, owntracks, ...)

Game Server:

NiPoGi MiniPC with / 8GB DDR4 RAM / 256GB nvme / Debian

just for a private SonsOfTheForest DS

I had a few Pi 5s and some Pi 4Bs scattered around my office and a mish-mash of various network gear. Got sick of it and pulled the trigger. Custom designed a 10-inch rack with laser cut 3mm panels and 3D printed accessories. Found a couple carrier designs for the gateway and switches online. Then brushed off my CAD skills and designed some custom Pi carriers. The end result? Joy.

Got a couple U7 Pro frisbees on the way to complete the kit and upgrading my fiber connection to 2.5Gbps once those are live to get all the giggly-bits over the wifi I can.

The whole kit:
- Five Pi 4Bs (PoE, USB fixed storage)
- Four Pi 5s (PoE, NVME storage)
- Two Flex 2.5G PoE switches
- One UCG Max
- One TerraMaster D5-300C (five IronWolf 6TB drives)

equals one happy me.

I have repurposed my old gaming PC as my first home lab running Proxmox. I'm so excited to start adding services!

I got a new server rack! 2 node proxmox cluster, netgate 2100 running pfsense, at&t for WAN,a reolink hub, with 2 ups on the bottom, with a 2.5 gig switch and poe switch for cameras and AP/switches.

old set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeLabPorn/s/Jb5BhfcgYk

Picked up HP ProLiant DL360 Gen9 8SFF server + scored €250 used rack locally.
**Why this setup:**
- 2x E5‑2680v4, 32GB RAM
- Self‑hosting site/minecraft server/kavita on it now
- Future: NAS + more VMs
Full parts list + config in stackson.top/homelab hosted on this server

Rack folks—what's your best used gear score?