Hi all - Just looking for some advice on hardware for a new home server.
Purpose: Virtual Host (either vmware esxi or proxmox most likely)
Hosts:
So really not a heavy load most of the time, plex rarely has more than 2 streams going at most 4. I have graphics cards available to use in this server already.
Ideally would like this to fit in a 2u-4u short depth server case.
Idea is low cost, low power but without compromising too much on features. Looking at around £400-500. I already have plenty of HDD's so really just CPU, RAM and Motherboard/PSU.
**i should add im more than happy to look at second hand parts for this. I was looking at some PowerEdge towers or Proliant but keen for some thoughts first**
Purpose: Virtual Host (either vmware esxi or proxmox most likely)
Hosts:
- Plex Server (NAS is hosting content)
- Unifi Controller
- Home Assistant
- MQTT Server
- General purpose VM (maybe linux or windows not sure yet)
So really not a heavy load most of the time, plex rarely has more than 2 streams going at most 4. I have graphics cards available to use in this server already.
Ideally would like this to fit in a 2u-4u short depth server case.
Idea is low cost, low power but without compromising too much on features. Looking at around £400-500. I already have plenty of HDD's so really just CPU, RAM and Motherboard/PSU.
**i should add im more than happy to look at second hand parts for this. I was looking at some PowerEdge towers or Proliant but keen for some thoughts first**
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