Enterprise Servers are loud and hot, and while a couple of 13th generation Dell servers kept a room nice and toasty in the cold of winter, it a double whammy to your electric bill in the Spring/Summer. The noise can be problematic as well, especially since I no longer have a basement, where I relied … Continue reading The Homelab Dilemma: Living With Enterprise Servers
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Install APC Netbotz Advanced View on Ubuntu 24.04
I recently picked up a Netbotz 450 for almost nothing on Ebay. I have always wanted one of these things since I first deployed one in a SunGard facility in Philly about 12-15 years ago. These devices allow you to connect environmental sensors to monitor temperatures, rack intrusion, humidity, noise. You can also connect a … Continue reading Install APC Netbotz Advanced View on Ubuntu 24.04
Dell Force10 S4810 Factory Reset, OS Upgrade, and Basic Setup
This guide will walk you through a factory reset and initial config as well as upgrade from OS8 to OS9 on the Dell Force10 S4810 switch
Upgrade Cisco Catalyst WS-C4500X IOS: Step-by-Step Guide
In this post we will walk through the process of upgrading the IOS image on a Cisco Catalyst WS-C4500X switch
Selecting a GPU for a Dell T620
This post discusses the top GPU options for the Dell T620 server, focusing on compatibility, power, and thermal considerations. It highlights GPUs like the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and Quadro series while offering tips on optimizing performance through cooling upgrades and PCIe configuration.
Asus RT-AC66U: How to Configure DHCP Static IP Reservations for IOT/Smart Home Devices
I've never been a fan of using DHCP reservations to reserve an IP address for a device. However, there are a few situations where a static reservation is the best route to take. Try your hand with Home Automation via devices like the Wink Hub, IP cameras, smart plugs, satellite receivers, or even the Raspberry Pi … Continue reading Asus RT-AC66U: How to Configure DHCP Static IP Reservations for IOT/Smart Home Devices
Asus RT-AC66: Cannot Login Unless Logout Another User First
When attempting to login to your router's webUI, you may have run into the error below. cannot Login unless logout another user first. This error is usually caused by improperly closing router's WebUI. This can occur if you are logged in and lose connectivity, or if your browser crashed. Fortunately, the fix is simple... … Continue reading Asus RT-AC66: Cannot Login Unless Logout Another User First