On August 7, 2019 2:53:52 AM EDT, Reco <recoverym4n@enotuniq.net> 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That list is outdated somewhat.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/