darthrater78

joined 11 months ago

Overkill for starter build? in c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

[–] darthrater78@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I've got a R620 and it's an outstanding box for labbing. I only keep it on when I need to use it, and it's in my basement for the noise issue. I max out at 300 watts with everything started, 170 idle.

I turn it on with the idrac when needed or with Home Assistant.

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How do you secure your home lab? in c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

[–] darthrater78@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

By only having it on when I need it.

People that have theirs on 24/7....why? I used Home Assistant to automate mine so I can bring it up remotely if needed.

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