That is a very kind comment, especially since this video was entirely off the cuff without any real planning. Next up is some actual network configuration deep dives, and for those I'll try to do some actual editing and some graphic overlays. It is fun to think of ideas for videos, and many times the best source is the comments and questions people post.
@@jeffsponaugle6339awesome! Especially interested in your redundant router setup. I assume the Unifi dream machine in your network rack is only for hosting unify protect and the Unifi controller?
I have a suggestion for future videos, the RODE GO microphones are known to be really peaky out of the box, I'd recommend reducing the gain on them so the audio doesn't do that unpleasant clipping. I'd also recommend normalizing/compressing your audio before uploading to TH-cam in your editing software, TH-cam expects audio normalized to -14 LUFS. If you right click on the player and click stats for nerds the content loudness should be about -10 dB for most videos. Very neat wiring, certainly some good tips there! And only just noticed now you've got some LTO stuff on top of the rack!
Really enjoying your videos. I've been doing IT for decades and I appreciate your level of explanation that allows both novices and experts to follow along and stay engaged.
EXCELLENT! I've used the exact same keystones and setup on a smaller server room setup. I agree with you, the probability of failure of the keystones is soo small, besides if you run your cables correctly...if one fails, simply pop it out, fix it and re-run the cable back into the bundle. I've actually separated my cable at the keystone backside using cable ties to create spacing. Many think I'm way to anal but EVERYONE say how damn good and organized it looks. Thanks for creating fabulous content!
I used to build out cisco racks for computer + VOIP networks. It kind of depended on the room layout/accessibility. Crazy to see some of these systems get run till they are functionally useless. I know the hardware + Labor costs are high, but that I am a user, I'll see slowdowns and when inquiring about hardware, the servers were almost 20 years old... installed when the company initially leased the building, and they were USED from another company data center.
What are your thoughts on using POE for low power devices in a home? You can get LV power and control in a single cable. Most households devices ultimately convert AC down to some flavor of 3.3V or 5V. Are there large efficiency gains to be made from keeping it all DC from the solar panel to the device? I never ran the numbers, but I'm wondering if you did. Similar in philosophy to Facebook data centers piping 480V straight to bare metal and doing a single conversion down.
@@jeffsponaugle6339 I've been running pfSense on a Lanner white box for over a decade now. The only real issue I've had is that Lanner just doesn't ever put out BIOS updates, nor supports firmware updates for their Intel-based NIC plugin modules.
Its worst, since i work in those jobs, this is NO HOMELAB! No one has so muche HDDs and Server at Home! But why every Videomaker write Text like this with words Homeabe? U know whats a reall homelab? I've one, small tower midi with small board and power to run esxi with 4 machines at maximum with ssd 2*500GB. Those things are Homelab!
I am using Velco everywhere, but in the video I did mention cable ties when I meant to say Velcro. Cable ties are generally not recommended because it is easy to over tighten can compress the cables which distorts the geometry a little bit.
@@tylerljohnson it was mentioned in the video cable ties, and yes I did watch the video and did see velcro. Specifically made the comment not to use cable ties based on the mention and my experience. Chill
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Your video quality keeps getting better.. it's like watching Dave's Garage and the way he grew his channel in a really short time
That is a very kind comment, especially since this video was entirely off the cuff without any real planning. Next up is some actual network configuration deep dives, and for those I'll try to do some actual editing and some graphic overlays. It is fun to think of ideas for videos, and many times the best source is the comments and questions people post.
Please make a video about your IT career choices since you started, maybe with some anecdotes along the way. That would be fun! @@jeffsponaugle6339
@@jeffsponaugle6339awesome! Especially interested in your redundant router setup. I assume the Unifi dream machine in your network rack is only for hosting unify protect and the Unifi controller?
I have a suggestion for future videos, the RODE GO microphones are known to be really peaky out of the box, I'd recommend reducing the gain on them so the audio doesn't do that unpleasant clipping.
I'd also recommend normalizing/compressing your audio before uploading to TH-cam in your editing software, TH-cam expects audio normalized to -14 LUFS. If you right click on the player and click stats for nerds the content loudness should be about -10 dB for most videos.
Very neat wiring, certainly some good tips there! And only just noticed now you've got some LTO stuff on top of the rack!
Excellent recommendation! I’ll try both of those!
@@jeffsponaugle6339try a recorder that can do 32-bit. Then you don’t have to touch gain until post.
Really enjoying your videos. I've been doing IT for decades and I appreciate your level of explanation that allows both novices and experts to follow along and stay engaged.
EXCELLENT! I've used the exact same keystones and setup on a smaller server room setup. I agree with you, the probability of failure of the keystones is soo small, besides if you run your cables correctly...if one fails, simply pop it out, fix it and re-run the cable back into the bundle. I've actually separated my cable at the keystone backside using cable ties to create spacing. Many think I'm way to anal but EVERYONE say how damn good and organized it looks. Thanks for creating fabulous content!
Fantastic stuff! Love that you’ve decided to share your knowledge and love your passion for this stuff! 💪🙏
I used to build out cisco racks for computer + VOIP networks. It kind of depended on the room layout/accessibility.
Crazy to see some of these systems get run till they are functionally useless. I know the hardware + Labor costs are high, but that I am a user, I'll see slowdowns and when inquiring about hardware, the servers were almost 20 years old... installed when the company initially leased the building, and they were USED from another company data center.
Hello from Tokyo and love the content!
Amazing content, thank you Jeff.
I am going to be making a NAS of some sort in the near future, this video will be really useful for me. Thanks in advance Jeff!! I'll be back 😁
loving your content, and love to see a fellow PDX friend doing it. keep it up, and thank you!!
Came for your integra video, stayed for your low voltage videos.
14:37 It would be nice to add a horizontal organizer for optical patch cords.
Yea, it would be good to have an organizer for those. I think I have an extra optical tray down below that I could use to clean that up!
What are your thoughts on using POE for low power devices in a home? You can get LV power and control in a single cable. Most households devices ultimately convert AC down to some flavor of 3.3V or 5V. Are there large efficiency gains to be made from keeping it all DC from the solar panel to the device? I never ran the numbers, but I'm wondering if you did.
Similar in philosophy to Facebook data centers piping 480V straight to bare metal and doing a single conversion down.
I would hate to see your energy bill lol... but nice setup good sir!
12:45
What model is that first switch? Does it have 48x 10GBASE-T ports? I'm looking for a switch that can do at least 2.5GBASE-T with a decent CLI.
May I know the scale at which you're serving applications? Your home lab looks like a full blown data center serving tens of thousands of users?
Any advice for software engineers to make it big like you did?
IMO the keystones are so much more reliable. A shorted patch panel is a pain to troubleshoot.
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Top of your network rack are two Vyatta boxes made by Lanner. Why that over pfSense or OPNsense?
Indeed - Those are running pfsense! I'll talk about those in a network video soon.
@@jeffsponaugle6339 I've been running pfSense on a Lanner white box for over a decade now. The only real issue I've had is that Lanner just doesn't ever put out BIOS updates, nor supports firmware updates for their Intel-based NIC plugin modules.
Good video but please give us a timelaps🙏🏻
Homelabs but datacenter
i'll find better paying job so i can build this, and only run it for word count map reduce
Why would you need so many servers running in a homelab?
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Its worst, since i work in those jobs, this is NO HOMELAB! No one has so muche HDDs and Server at Home! But why every Videomaker write Text like this with words Homeabe? U know whats a reall homelab? I've one, small tower midi with small board and power to run esxi with 4 machines at maximum with ssd 2*500GB. Those things are Homelab!
Try avoid using cable ties and rather use Velcro straps where possible
can you point to where you see a cable tie? all i see is velcro straps.
@shabZA Did you even watch the video?
I am using Velco everywhere, but in the video I did mention cable ties when I meant to say Velcro. Cable ties are generally not recommended because it is easy to over tighten can compress the cables which distorts the geometry a little bit.
@@tylerljohnson it was mentioned in the video cable ties, and yes I did watch the video and did see velcro. Specifically made the comment not to use cable ties based on the mention and my experience. Chill