Servers: TOTAL:CPU 144 Core/ 288 + 16 CoreRAM 1.8 TB + 128 GBNVMe 95.44 TBSSD 4.4 TBHDD 4.5 TBNetwork 100 GbE + 10 GbE AI/ML/vGPU Server CPU: Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8490H 60 Core 120THCPU Cooler: CPU NOCTUA NH-U14S DX-4677Motherboard: GIGABYTE MS33-AR0Network NIC 2x RJ45 10GBase-T portsNetwork NIC 1x RJ45 1GBase-T portsNetwork PCI-E 5.0 x16 100GbE…
Category: Home Lab
Struggling with Crucial T705 NVMe and VMware ESXi 8. U3 Compatibility
I was so confident that the Crucial T705 4TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD would work with VMware ESXi without any issues that I didn’t even bother to Google or check. I wanted to get and test what it feels like and how much of a performance boost it gives when using the fastest (R:…
Resolving vCenter 8.0 U3 Upgrade Issues: Easy Solutions and Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
The ESXi server upgrade was quick and problem-free, but the vCenter upgrade was more like a roller coaster for my two vCenters. Both had some issues, but now I will explain in detail what the problems were and how I resolved them. First Error: Pre-upgrade check resultError:Source vSphere ESX Agent Manager (EAM) upgrade failed to…
AI, ML, and vGPU Server Build – Part 3: The Server Case as a Double-Decker Bus
Those two mining frames in the photo illustrate my idea well, but I plan to use a PC case and build a frame on top of it where I can easily attach different GPUs, essentially connecting 2 PC cases together. The server motherboard is secured inside the PC case, and the GPUs are openly mounted…
Home Lab 2024: A Snapshot of its Current State
Servers: TOTAL:CPU 144 Core/ 288 + 16 CoreRAM 1.6 TB + 128 GBNVMe 89.44 TBSSD 4.4 TBHDD 4.5 TBNetwork 100 GbE + 10 GbE AI/ML/vGPU Server CPU: Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8490H 60 Core 120THCPU Cooler: CPU NOCTUA NH-U14S DX-4677Motherboard: GIGABYTE MS33-AR0Network NIC 2x RJ45 10GBase-T portsNetwork NIC 1x RJ45 1GBase-T portsNetwork PCI-E 5.0 x16 (x16…
Dell S4112T-ON: Cooling and silencing the fan noise of a 100 GbE switch
I’ve had this switch for a long time and I’m very satisfied with it. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I’d rather share pictures of how I rebuilt a very noisy data center top rack switch. The switch originally came with a powerful 3-fan setup designed for data centers, which I…
AI, ML, and vGPU Server Build – Part 2: Server Noise, Temperature, and Power
Noise: Server not operating: I used the Tadeto SL720 Sound Level Meter for measurement. When only the ESX-Core Server, router, and switch are turned on in my room, I measured the sound and obtained the following results. My computer desk, where I sit: 34.7 dBCabinet on the other side of the wall: 34.7 dB Right…
Supercharging the Future: My Ultimate AI, ML, and vGPU Server Build- Part 1
I am so happy that I was able to surpass my goals and got this server before the beginning of 2024. It’s hard to describe this joy. Initially, the plan was to buy and assemble this server during 2024, but fortunately, I achieved it earlier. Buying from abroad becomes many times more expensive in 2024,…
Apples-to-Apples Comparison: VMware Horizon Gaming vs. Bare-Metal Gaming
I have now played various games that are graphically demanding and the most graphically realistic games. Using VMware Horizon Direct Connect and converting the server into a PC, here is my as honest answer as I can give. First of all, I would say that I don’t consider myself a professional gamer.What attracted me to…
Cloud Gaming Experience Using the Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, SA-RS5 Rear Speakers, and VMware Horizon
Before, I wrote about testing the Logitech Z906 5.1 speakers and Creative Labs Sound Blaster X4 sound card for True Surround sound and what that experience was like. I managed to get the surround sound working in the end, but I returned both devices because the Creative Labs Sound Blaster X4 was total junk and…