PackopusFeb 10, 2024

The Mini-Lab is complete!

4 Lenovo Thinkcentres with a Protectli box all in a #ProxMox cluster, and a #Synology NAS for all the files to be backed up to. Each box has 250gb SSDs so they can manage most of their own stuff, but the NAS helps for HA and backups. The NAS does a great job hosting my photos and media, and the other boxes do great at.... Everything else!

#homelab

Show threadAlex KretzschmarFeb 11, 2024
@packopus this is crying out for a custom 3d printed mini rack. i had never considered mounting an 8port switch on its side like but it fits like it was made for it!
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@ironicbadger I thought the same thing and it is in the works! Currently modeling the first iteration and testing out the first print for scale, which was just barely too small. Printing the second test now.

After the size all goes well then I will make a thicker rack with spots for the power supply's, and then additions for the switch.

Once all that goes well I'm hoping to expand to the whole NAS et all!

Feb 11, 2024 at 1:26amWeb
Show threadAlex KretzschmarFeb 11, 2024
@packopus we are not worthy. This is epic!!
Show threadPackopusFeb 11, 2024
@ironicbadger Thank you for your kind words! I just posted the rough draft of this idea on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6479227
Lenovo Mini PC Thinkcentre M93p Tiny PC Quad Stack Rack Mount by RubeHicksCube

WIP*** I needed a solution for grouping a mini-PC stack I have of 4 Thinkcentres. Maybe you don't have 4 PCs but it can still help stack a couple of them. Remix it, and cut it in half. There are already screw holes in the back of the chassis of each PC. Optionally there are top/bottom covers that slide in to place. These are not necessary for the build but can help reduce scratching of your PC's. The nubs on the side are for a TP-Link 8 port switch. But might fit other wall-mount slots.