ServeTheHome Forums A place to discuss servers, storage and networking Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:39 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:39 +0000 ServeTheHome Forums https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php I MIGHT HAVE UNDERESTIMATED.... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:20:10 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/i-might-have-underestimated.55649/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/i-might-have-underestimated.55649/ invalid@example.com (oddssodds) oddssodds I currently have an E-2699v3 box unlocked to 3.6gh on 18 cores. Been a solid computer for over 5 years.

Three years ago I had decided to do a dual server with 5952c processors. I bought most of the parts, but didn''t realize the 240w issue. So I returned everything and decided to wait until I had more info.

Well that time never came. I started again recently when I saw this board for sale. Brand new and a recent revisionboard.png
I got that with...

I MIGHT HAVE UNDERESTIMATED....]]> 6 $29 Embedded Epyc 3151 ASRock Rack EPYC3151D4I-NL Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:17:40 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/29-embedded-epyc-3151-asrock-rack-epyc3151d4i-nl.55681/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/29-embedded-epyc-3151-asrock-rack-epyc3151d4i-nl.55681/ invalid@example.com (jbrukardt) jbrukardt This is a strange one.... but has potential

Sale Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/178137075836?_skw=epyc+embedded&itmmeta=01KTMJMY2SEYXBBASAQ5YAT7Q4
Manual: https://c1.neweggimages.com/IMAttachment/UserManual/User Manual-1715420146290.pdf
  1. It has no lan, but has a PCIe 16x slot
  2. It can run on 12v DC power, or standard ATX power
  3. It has an oculink port
I'm gonna...

$29 Embedded Epyc 3151 ASRock Rack EPYC3151D4I-NL]]> 25 Supermicro X10SL7-F - Proxmox in UEFI mode? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:06:58 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-x10sl7-f-proxmox-in-uefi-mode.54679/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-x10sl7-f-proxmox-in-uefi-mode.54679/ invalid@example.com (Asvod) Asvod The X10SL7-F has UEFI support (with EFI shell, etc), but the BIOS does not allow disabling CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or any option to select BIOS vs UEFI for booting. Proxmox creates the EFI partitions, but doesn't create or copy any EFI files or variables, and boots into Legacy mode via GRUB. This is with Proxmox 9.1.1 (newest).
There are some threads discussing how to retrofit UEFI into existing installs after-the-fact, but most assume that the existing installation is in Legacy...

Supermicro X10SL7-F - Proxmox in UEFI mode?]]> 4 HP ProDesk 600 G4 Desktop Mini PC i5-8500T 2.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD M.2 Win11$90.00 or Best Offer +$8.62 shipping Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:43:32 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/hp-prodesk-600-g4-desktop-mini-pc-i5-8500t-2-1ghz-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-m-2-win11-90-00-or-best-offer-8-62-shipping.55546/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/hp-prodesk-600-g4-desktop-mini-pc-i5-8500t-2-1ghz-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-m-2-win11-90-00-or-best-offer-8-62-shipping.55546/ invalid@example.com (wildpig1234) wildpig1234
The listing is for ProDesk 400 G4 but the bios picture shows up-tier ProDesk 600 G4 DM (TAA)

i5-8500T 6core 6 thread cpu.

Seller accepted my offer of 4 for $65 each. with combined shipping came to $298 total, tax included. Hard to find a turnkey mini pc for that much or less nowadays

This unit also comes with a VGA port (for us that still like or need legacy output) in addition to the two DP output. If you don't want that...

HP ProDesk 600 G4 Desktop Mini PC i5-8500T 2.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD M.2 Win11$90.00 or Best Offer +$8.62 shipping]]> 23 RTX5090 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 128GB DDR5 8TB NVMe Gen5 Workstation PC Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:38:33 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/rtx5090-ryzen-9-9950x3d-128gb-ddr5-8tb-nvme-gen5-workstation-pc.55685/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/rtx5090-ryzen-9-9950x3d-128gb-ddr5-8tb-nvme-gen5-workstation-pc.55685/ invalid@example.com (Phence) Phence Hey,

Selling this as I'm not using it. Too busy with other things and it was more a fun project.

I've about 15 years on another IT classifieds forum, here I'm more a lurker. Prefer collection to stop scammers. System is all brand new, around 3-9 months old as I bought everything slowly in parts.

Location: Munich
Price: € 6500 (new €10k+, see the one pic of a price tracker website called Geizhals.de)

Pics...

RTX5090 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 128GB DDR5 8TB NVMe Gen5 Workstation PC]]> 0 Horaco 2.5GbE Managed Switch (8 x 2.5GbE + 1 10Gb SFP+) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/horaco-2-5gbe-managed-switch-8-x-2-5gbe-1-10gb-sfp.41571/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/horaco-2-5gbe-managed-switch-8-x-2-5gbe-1-10gb-sfp.41571/ invalid@example.com (kevindd992002) kevindd992002 So is this a good 2.5GbE managed switch? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005943823096.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.202b38daB2QmL0&mp=1 . I know Patrick said he had some "issues" with the unmanaged version of this but I'm not entirely sure what does issues are. I'm upgrading my small (in a condo) network from 1Gbps to 2.5Gbps because 10Gbps seems to still be more expensive overall even though it's older tech.]]> 869 [FS][US] Server Parts / Misc for Sale / SC836 3U Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:07:37 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/fs-us-server-parts-misc-for-sale-sc836-3u.47014/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/fs-us-server-parts-misc-for-sale-sc836-3u.47014/ invalid@example.com (Seion) Seion Please see the list below for things I have for sale. I accept PayPal / Zelle / Venmo. Shipping is USA only please, if you are international and are really interested, please let me know, we might be able to figure it out. PM me with questions or if your interested in any items.

Current Items for Sale

]]>16 Supermicro falling behind on BIOS support Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:42:20 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-falling-behind-on-bios-support.55682/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-falling-behind-on-bios-support.55682/ invalid@example.com (MiniKnight) MiniKnight I don't know if anyone else has noticed this. We've been using a few SM 2U Siena servers Supermicro AS -2015SV-WTNRT | 2U WIO Server

The BIOS package now requires a login. It's free, but HPE doesn't for the DL145 Gen11

I've noticed one more. It's an OLD BIOS that's the latest. HPE updated theirs in April 2026, so I think there's 8005 support. Supermicro's still listing only 8004 and the last BIOS was...

Supermicro falling behind on BIOS support]]> 7 Multi-NVMe (m.2, u.2) adapters that do not require bifurcation Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:22:22 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/multi-nvme-m-2-u-2-adapters-that-do-not-require-bifurcation.31172/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/multi-nvme-m-2-u-2-adapters-that-do-not-require-bifurcation.31172/ invalid@example.com (andrewbedia) andrewbedia Just wanted to share some information with the wonderful folks on STH forums. I stumbled on this about nine months ago by accident digging in aliexpress. There are adapters being sold by two Chinese domestic market companies that allow multiple NVMe drives on the same slot without requiring bifurcation. This has value for folks that have Ryzen or LGA115x/1200 Intel systems and want a lot of NVMe connectivity these systems would not otherwise offer. This is in lieu of moving up to HEDT (Ryzen...

Multi-NVMe (m.2, u.2) adapters that do not require bifurcation]]> 356 Topton 'NAS' motherboard. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:15:05 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/topton-nas-motherboard.37979/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/topton-nas-motherboard.37979/ invalid@example.com (Camprr23) Camprr23 Just got myself the N6005 powered NAS motherboard (https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004761498719.html) amongst other resellers. Costs around $300 (less with rebates)

A couple of quick conclusions after installing Debian:

1. 64Gbytes is NOT supported, 'only' 32Gbytes, yes, I have tested this with actuall DIMMS, not just looked at the processor specs. (Edit - 64Gbytes does work)
2. The SATA ports are 'weird', one is connected to PCIe (Intel), the other 5 use a JMB585 controller...

Topton 'NAS' motherboard.]]> 391 WTS: DDR4-2666 ECC 64GB SODIMM (2x32GB) Kit, Intel X710-DA2 and X710-DA4 10GbE PCIe NICs Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:52 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/wts-ddr4-2666-ecc-64gb-sodimm-2x32gb-kit-intel-x710-da2-and-x710-da4-10gbe-pcie-nics.55568/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/wts-ddr4-2666-ecc-64gb-sodimm-2x32gb-kit-intel-x710-da2-and-x710-da4-10gbe-pcie-nics.55568/ invalid@example.com (Syntax Error) Syntax Error Selling some extraneous equipment here.

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VColor DDR4-2666 CL19 ECC 64GB SODIMM (2x32GB) Kit

Used inside of a Synology NAS for a time but works with whatever home server or NAS application you would like extra ECC protection in.

VColor TES432G26D819K-VC CL19 2x32GB Kit (1 available) - $450 shipped

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Intel X710-DA2 and X710-DA4 NICs

Dual and Quad SFP 10GbE PCIe half-height network cards. Each card has fiber SFPs for half of their ports included (so 2...

WTS: DDR4-2666 ECC 64GB SODIMM (2x32GB) Kit, Intel X710-DA2 and X710-DA4 10GbE PCIe NICs]]> 6 Minisforum S5 All-Flash NAS Shown Based on Intel’s Wildcat Lake Platform Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:12:30 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/minisforum-s5-all-flash-nas-shown-based-on-intels-wildcat-lake-platform.55684/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/minisforum-s5-all-flash-nas-shown-based-on-intels-wildcat-lake-platform.55684/ invalid@example.com (Ryan Smith) Ryan Smith At Computex 2026 Minisforum was showing off their upcoming S5 NAS, a mid-range all-flash NAS. With 5 M.2 SSD slots and 10GbE networking, the fanless NAS punches up

The post Minisforum S5 All-Flash NAS Shown Based on Intel’s Wildcat Lake Platform appeared first on ServeTheHome...

Minisforum S5 All-Flash NAS Shown Based on Intel’s Wildcat Lake Platform]]> 0 [FS] Lenovo Thinkpad T14s Gen4, i7-1355U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NBD warranty, Win11 Pro, €700 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:47:59 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/fs-lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen4-i7-1355u-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-nbd-warranty-win11-pro-eur700.55610/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/fs-lenovo-thinkpad-t14s-gen4-i7-1355u-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-nbd-warranty-win11-pro-eur700.55610/ invalid@example.com (cromo) cromo This is hopefully not too much of an off-topic here, given the popularity of these laptops in the community.


Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (Model 21F6) For Sale
Technical Specifications
  • Processor: 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1355U Processor
  • Memory: 32 GB LPDDR5 6400MHz
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
  • Hard Drive: SK hynix PC801 HFS512GEJ9X162N, PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • Wired Network:...

[FS] Lenovo Thinkpad T14s Gen4, i7-1355U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NBD warranty, Win11 Pro, €700]]> 2 Horraco ZX-AXGM-SWTG3624AS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:14:20 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/horraco-zx-axgm-swtg3624as.44569/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/horraco-zx-axgm-swtg3624as.44569/ invalid@example.com (tgrauss) tgrauss Hello,
Is someone using the Horraco ZX-AXGM-SWTG3624AS switch ?
It is a L3 managed switch with POE+ and POE++ ports (4x 90W + 20x 30W ports).
It has 24x 2.5G ethernet copper ports and 6 10G SFP+ ports + 1 RJ45 console port.
Is it any good?]]> 21 How is everyone setting up Local AI in thier home labs? Idea thread. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:08:38 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/how-is-everyone-setting-up-local-ai-in-thier-home-labs-idea-thread.55356/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/how-is-everyone-setting-up-local-ai-in-thier-home-labs-idea-thread.55356/ invalid@example.com (marcoi) marcoi Well I been running a few different things in my home lab to get some local AI knowledge and testing done.
My current setup:

1. Nvidia 4060 with 8GB Vram in a Qnap NAS running Quts in Container Station.
  • Used for Dockers right now primarily for Open-webui with Ollama.
  • I use it for my local AI Chatbot.
  • Running nemotron-3-nano:4b really well. Quick to load, answer and doesnt use a lot of memory.
  • Leaves the card open for other dockers to run like immich ML and...

How is everyone setting up Local AI in thier home labs? Idea thread.]]> 43 Kioxia KCD61LUL7T68 CD6-R Firmware udpate? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:10:39 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/kioxia-kcd61lul7t68-cd6-r-firmware-udpate.37353/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/kioxia-kcd61lul7t68-cd6-r-firmware-udpate.37353/ invalid@example.com (mirol) mirol Hi does anybody got firmware update for this ssd I just got couple with firmware 8001 and 8003.The 03 one throw some nvme errors once a while thats why I was looking for some update ofc no firmware downlaod on manufacture website.If anybody know where I could get update I would be gratefull.]]> 24 $275 OBO + S/H SuperMicro X13SAV-LVDS Motherboard - Mini ITX, Alder Lake PCH Q670E, LGA1700 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:36:38 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/275-obo-s-h-supermicro-x13sav-lvds-motherboard-mini-itx-alder-lake-pch-q670e-lga1700.55444/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/275-obo-s-h-supermicro-x13sav-lvds-motherboard-mini-itx-alder-lake-pch-q670e-lga1700.55444/ invalid@example.com (sprucestream) sprucestream Pardon the interruption...

Seller accepted $175, claims to come with all original cables/box

Mentions "tested with bartlett Lake CPUs 253PE, 263PQE Core 3 201E Core i7-13700 core i7-14700 core i2-14100"

Does anyone know if that 8-pin ATX power is all thats required? What is that smaller pitch 4-pin ATX power header for?

ItemDescriptionCostFree Shipping in USAQty
Ubiquiti UVC-G4-PRONew, plastic seal has been...
Key Features
  1. Intel® Core Processors Series 2 & 14th/13th/12th Gen...

$275 OBO + S/H SuperMicro X13SAV-LVDS Motherboard - Mini ITX, Alder Lake PCH Q670E, LGA1700]]> 19 Old DDR2 RAM worth anything? Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:35:47 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/old-ddr2-ram-worth-anything.55407/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/old-ddr2-ram-worth-anything.55407/ invalid@example.com (Greg_E) Greg_E I have a small pile of DDR2 512mb modules from old macintosh computers, I think these were in G4 towers, but I'm not sure, it's been a long time since I pulled these.

Hynix 1Rx8 PC2-5300F-555-11

All have the large black anodized heatsink on both sides. I'll list them if there is any value out there, I have at least 20 of these, maybe more.]]> 4 Cross-flashing HPE Ultrium 30750 LTO-8 From standalone to MSL Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:40 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/cross-flashing-hpe-ultrium-30750-lto-8-from-standalone-to-msl.55676/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/cross-flashing-hpe-ultrium-30750-lto-8-from-standalone-to-msl.55676/ invalid@example.com (simcop2387) simcop2387 So I'm about to do something really dumb but I'm also writing up what I'm doing and now I'm trying to figure out where an appropriate place to share it is (also looking at L1T forums).

My particular drive is one that from what I can understand/find is cross flashable by HPE support from standalone to library mode, I've already got the firmware files for that (honestly forget *where* I found them, I think it was a random russian forum from when I upgraded from the really old firmware to S2T1...

Cross-flashing HPE Ultrium 30750 LTO-8 From standalone to MSL]]> 1 WTB: NVIDIA BlueField-3 PCIe Auxiliary Kit 930-9DAX5-0015-000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:03:37 +0000 https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/wtb-nvidia-bluefield-3-pcie-auxiliary-kit-930-9dax5-0015-000.55405/ https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/wtb-nvidia-bluefield-3-pcie-auxiliary-kit-930-9dax5-0015-000.55405/ invalid@example.com (taekyounghan) taekyounghan Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy an NVIDIA BlueField-3 PCIe Auxiliary Card Kit, specifically OPN 930-9DAX5-0015-000.

This is the BlueField-3 auxiliary kit for an additional self-hosted PCIe connection. I’m specifically looking for 930-9DAX5-0015-000, not the ConnectX-8 auxiliary kit 930-9XAX6-0025-000.

If anyone has a spare unit, an unused kit, or knows a reliable source where I can purchase one, I would really appreciate it.

I’m located in South Korea and can...

WTB: NVIDIA BlueField-3 PCIe Auxiliary Kit 930-9DAX5-0015-000]]> 2