I was keeping an eye on different NICs when the right wave came. I managed to buy a CX455A. I bought 3 NICs because I have three servers where I can use them. One NIC was dead, and it got replaced very quickly with another. So, thank you to the eBay seller who sent me…
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100GbE QSFP28 Switch Dell S4112T-ON (Phase 1)
I had been looking for a 100GbE switch for a long time, and I like that the switch has the exact number of ports for my home lab. Many 100GbE switches have more than 28 ports, but I don’t need as many. I need only three. The 100GbE QSFP28 is 2nd Generation and 4 x…
The Story of Buying 100GbE Port Switches – Phase 1
I have been monitoring 100GbE port switches on eBay for more than a year. Shopping on eBay is like surfing and trying to catch the big waves, looking for the right moments and being prepared. On eBay, sometimes it is possible to get a good price because data centers or companies start to replace their…
Home Lab 100Gbe Topology – Phase 1
Before setting up anything, I planned everything out on paper. Every single port was pre-planned before purchase. Many people have asked what software I used to make this topology and requested an editable copy of the topology picture. I use PowerPoint, Excel, and Word very often for simple design and brainstorming tools. I feel MS…
100GbE Network Upgrade for My Home Lab (Home Micro Datacenter): Upgrade – Phase 1
When I built a TrueNAS storage device and started copying files over at 1GbE speed, I realized how slow it was. I started understanding what the 1GbE means and began looking for ways to increase the connection speed and consider other possible bottlenecks. To get a maximum speed, you have to consider everything: What is…
Perfect mouse
I was googling and reading all kinds of reviews about which is the best mouse. This led to the Logitech MX Master 3, based on reviews and what others have tested. I wasn’t too fond of the mouse because it’s heavy and hurts my wrist. In addition, I discovered the mouse doesn’t work well with…
Treadmill – Walkdesk™ WTB100
Having a standing desk is wonderful, but standing for more than 1 hour was difficult for me. It didn’t feel natural. I have to move when I’m standing so that it’s not such a burden for my lower back. I had an indoor cycling bike. I lifted my desk and set up my bike under…
What chair should every home labber have at home?
Because most people are sitting long hours, it is essential to make sure you won’t hurt your lower back. The chair is critical, and I strongly suggest people buy one ordinary chair to use for more than 10 years. I have tested gamer chairs, and I have to say those are among the most inconvenient…
Electrical Stand-Up Desk
When picking an electrical stand-up desk, what’s very important is the load capacity. How many kg can your desk lift, and will the desk be shaken easily? I found that many load capacities are only 80kg, which is very risky. When you calculate the weight of all the equipment you want to have on the…
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor – U4919DW
Personally speaking, I feel the 49” monitors with 5120 x 1440 resolution are the best monitors, and I need no extra screens. I think when people have three or more monitors, it is so 90s. One ultrawide monitor is the right way to go, and one monitor doesn’t take so much power. I like the…