Re: Server hardware advice.
On 8/7/2019 8:53 AM, Reco wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 07, 2019 at 01:29:21AM -0400, Steven Mainor wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm looking for advice on how to build a home server with a primary focus on
>> security. I plan to run nextcloud and a mail server that will serve 3 to 5
>> people at most.
>>
>> My requirements are:
>>
>> A server setup that can be run with completely open source software and
>> doesn't require any binaries to boot. I don't trust anything closed source for
>> this particular project.
>>
>> A gigabit ethernet port.
>>
>> A USB3.0 port or SATA connector to attach storage to.
>>
>> Enough processor power and ram to run nextcloud and the mail server from an
>> encrypted hard drive (LUKS) efficiently with moderate throughput saving and
>> reading files from nextcloud.
>
> These fit all your requirements (i.e. it'll run stock buster kernel
> without any additional firmware):
>
> Helios4 - [1]. 4 SATA ports controller attached to PCI-E.
> GnuBee - [2]. 6 SATA ports attached to PCI-E.
> Odroid HC2 - [3]. Single SATA port, attached to USB bus.
>
>
>> So far I have been looking at single board computers like the ones listed
>> here: https://wiki.debian.org/CheapServerBoxHardware#OSHW
>
> That list is outdated somewhat. But it gave me good ideas back in the
> day.
>
> Reco
>
> [1] https://kobol.io/
> [2] http://gnubee.org/
> [3] https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-hc2-home-cloud-two/
>
I don't have a room dedicated to my devices, is there any solution that
is fan less?
Url (3) looks to be the case.
--
John Doe
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