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title: ZFS
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description: Introduction to ZFS — a combined file system and volume manager with snapshots, checksums, and built-in redundancy for reliable homelab storage.
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description: Introduction to ZFS, a combined file system and volume manager with snapshots, checksums, and built-in redundancy for reliable homelab storage.
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# ZFS
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🎯 __Objectives:__
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Understand what ZFS is and why it's useful
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ZFS is widely used in the world of servers, NAS systems (like FreeNAS / TrueNAS), virtualization, and even by tech-savvy individuals who want reliable storage. It is both a _file system_ (like NTFS for Windows, EXT4, FAT32, etc.) and a _volume manager_ (similar to LVM).
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title: The Basics
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description: Overview of server hardware fundamentals — CPUs, RAM, storage, and form factors to understand before building your homelab.
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description: Overview of server hardware fundamentals. CPUs, RAM, storage, and form factors to understand before building your homelab.
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# Server Basics
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🎯 __Objectives:__
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Understand the fundamentals of server hardware
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title: Network
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description: Overview of networking hardware for homelabs — switches, NICs, cables, and how to connect your servers efficiently.
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description: Overview of networking hardware for homelabs. Switches, NICs, cables, and how to connect your servers efficiently.
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# Network
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🎯 __Objectives:__
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Understand the basics of networking hardware
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Nowadays, in new buildings, it is standard practice to install `CAT 6A` cables inside walls. This way, wall ports are ready to support 10 Gb/s over 100 meters.
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### Optical Cables
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__Warning:__ Make sure to use transceivers that are compatible with your devices (routers, switches, or other hardware). There is no universal standard yet, and manufacturers usually specify which brands are supported.
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### DAC Cables
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These are copper cables with integrated `transceivers`. They allow two SFP/SFP+ ports to communicate over short distances without using fragile fiber or RJ45 adapters. However, they consume more energy due to natural copper loss, which is non-negligible.
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### SFP+ Transceivers
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RJ45 transceivers consume a lot of energy due to copper signal loss and can generate significant heat. Low-power models (under 2W) exist and are generally rated for longer cables (e.g., 80m instead of 30m). Surprisingly, these are preferred over short-distance models because they generate less heat and consume less energy—making them more compatible with sensitive devices. Using the wrong type can cause network degradation or even outages.
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__Warning:__ RJ45 transceivers consume a lot of energy due to copper signal loss and can generate significant heat. Low-power models (under 2W) exist and are generally rated for longer cables (e.g., 80m instead of 30m). Surprisingly, these are preferred over short-distance models because they generate less heat and consume less energy—making them more compatible with sensitive devices. Using the wrong type can cause network degradation or even outages.
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title: The ProloNAS
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description: Build a capable home server on a budget using an Intel N100 mini PC — a practical guide to getting started with self-hosting for under $130.
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description: Build a capable home server on a budget using an Intel N100 mini PC. A practical guide to getting started with self-hosting for under $130.
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# The ProloNAS
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This article was written before the __massive__ increase in computer hardware prices we've been experiencing since late 2025. However, setting costs aside, it remains just as relevant.
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When you decide to dive into the adventure of running your own home server, the same questions usually come up: _“Where should I start?”_, _“Isn’t it expensive?”_. And often, people either give up or end up buying a proprietary NAS that they’ll throw away a year later once they realize it only brings headaches and wasted money.
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