Mini Rack 004: Complete HomeLab - Proxmox, TrueNAS, Firewall, KVM, and of course RGB

[timothystewart6]

Description: My goal was to create a complete HomeLab in a 10-inch rack with just 8U of space.

• 2.5 gigabit network backbone
• OPNSense gateway running on Protectli VP1210
• Beelink N200 mini-PC dual boot running Windows, Linux
• Beelink N200 mini-PC running Proxmox virtualized TrueNAS and SSD-backed storage
• PiKVM and an EZCOO switch for controlling all machines
• Remote access via Tailscale installed on PiKVM
• Multiple adjustable monitors with clamps
• "Keyboard"/"gamepad" for Retro Pi (running on an NVIDIA Jetson)
• Turing Pi2 with a NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, and a Turing RK1
• Some Raspberry Pis, mostly to keep Jeff Geerling happy
• RGB lighting to make it faster

📸 Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack - Mini Server Rack (video)

Full parts list (I earn for qualifying purchases...):

• DeskPi RackMate T1
• DeskPi Rackmate Shelves
• Protectli VP1210
• Beelink EQ13 N200 Mini PC
• RealHD 2.5G Switch
• Tenda 2.5G Switch (won't fit in rack with standard shelf but could print one - dual SFP+)
• PiKVM
• Axe Effect by Craft Computing
• EZCOO KVM
• 120mm USB Fan
• Noctua 5V 120mm fan
• Rii X8 Mini Keyboard
• USB to SATA adapter
• 12" HDMI Cables
• SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm)
• Cable Organizer Box
• D-Ring Hooks for cable management (also works on full size racks)
• Cable clips
• 280W USB GaN III Charger
• Anker Surge Protector

[mrtyndall]

Looks great!

[nafanz]

Yes, the lighting is great.