The Linux KVM server is one of the central components in the HomeLab. The server was going to run KVM[^k] and all the virtual machines in my HomeLab so I spent some time trying to find out a good balance between number og CPU cores, memory size and fast storage before I decided what I needed.
One of the components one should have in a HomeLab is an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). An UPS will protect your HomeLab when the input power source or mains power fails, giving you time to save your data/work and shutdown your HomeLab without data lost or data corruption.
A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting multiple electronic equipment modules. Each module has a front panel that is 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide.
Not long ago I got some nice second-hand SAS drives that I could use with my home server. I didn’t have a SAS controller that I could use with these drives at that time, so I started looking for one. I didn’t want to spend too much money and the specifications I wanted were not very advanced.
After some investigation I decided to purchase a Broadcom MegaRaid SAS 9341-8i controller. This controller is a bit old but it had the functionality I was looking for at an affordable price.
