Ideal-Scared

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Dell server vs QNAP/Terramaster option (alien.top)
 

I'm in the market for a NAS for storage and surveillance. In the future, I could see moving my Home Assistance instance here as well.

In looking for solutions, I'm debating between purchasing a "consumer friendly" option like QNAP or Terramaster 4-bay options versus a full Dell server like this. It emight be overkill, especially considering I have an Intel NUC right now running HA.

Given my intention and always keeping an eye on expandability, what do you think is the better option for me?

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Can this laptop dock be upgraded to 2.5 GBE? (alien.top)
 

I have this laptop dock for my work and personal laptop:

https://a.co/d/e12aM5a

I am updating my home network to 2.5 gbe, so I bought this adapter:

https://a.co/d/fjldPmc

Should I plug the adapter into the dock USB C port or the laptop USB 3.0 port? I am hoping for the dock because today only a single Thunderbolt cable currently connects to either laptop and this would keep the setup as simple as it gets.

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Updated Homelab Design, what is your feedback? (alien.top)
 

Hi. A few weeks ago, I posted about a design concept for my upcoming build of my first Homelab. After a whopper Black Friday sale, your original feedback, and lots of page-scrolling research, I have it more ironed out than before. Please review my diagram and let me know your thoughts before I commence the build and final purchases.

Note - Any item with "???" is still yet to be bought, but has been scouted/researched as the likely placeholder.

https://preview.redd.it/w5nx2abr4d2c1.png?width=365&format=png&auto=webp&s=e36b0e7f2eeb40cfcc516785de3a965a56e628e9

Upgrading to 2.5 Gbe Network and need help with selecting switches on Black Friday in c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum
[–] Ideal-Scared@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Good catch. Have you used this brand before? They are new to me. And are you saying this should beat out the other 3 options I showed?

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Upgrading to 2.5 Gbe Network and need help with selecting switches on Black Friday (alien.top)
 

Hi. I'm considering picking up Black Friday gear for upgrading my network to 2.5 Gbe. I have it down to three options. What do you think is the best way for me to go? If it matters, I may pick up three units for different locations. Bonus points if you can tell me if there is a way to mount them in a network rack without a shelf.

  1. The cheapest option, no name brand Binardat, 170+ reviews, $85
  2. Cheap, Name Brand Netgear, AliExpress, $89
  3. Name Brand TP-Link, on promo, most expensive of the 3 options, $140