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grant.sam
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4mo ago
Just realized that old-timer was right about buying a UPS before I even bought my server
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drew965
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4mo ago
Spent a whole Saturday on a DIY rack build then my PDU caught fire
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johnson.jesse
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4mo ago
Checked out a buddy's homelab in Denver last weekend and his server rack was set up in a closet with no active cooling
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nelson.nancy
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4mo ago
My homelab is quieter after a guy on Reddit told me my fans were fighting each other
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hart.cora
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4mo ago
Tried putting my rack in the basement corner for better cooling, got a surprise instead
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jessicac28
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4mo ago
Pro tip: Don't waste $80 on fancy rack rails like I did
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evan_campbell
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4mo ago
My homemade server rack door filter caught fire last night
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the_riley
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5mo ago
Just realized I spent $300 on the wrong UPS because I didn't check the plug type
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phoenix331
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5mo ago
Every homelab build I see uses those cheap 1U sliding shelves that sag after 6 months
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rileyellis
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5mo ago
I hit 50 concurrent devices on my home rack and it did not melt!
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alex_nguyen
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5mo ago
Saw a guy's homemade cooling solution at a recycling center in Austin
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perez.patricia
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5mo ago
Went from 'more fans = better' to proper airflow planning after a random comment
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caseym48
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5mo ago
Visited a buddy's basement lab last week and noticed he had his fans mounted backward for intake instead of exhaust
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the_lucas
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5mo ago
Vent: Stop using zip ties on network cables. Velcro is cheaper in the long run.
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vera_murphy
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5mo ago
I finally heard someone say home server racks don't need active cooling if you keep the room under 80°F
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