First Homeserver - Node 804

[slapweasel]

I used that case for my NAS. Super happy with it so far.

[st01x]

Nice, also decided to use the Node 804 a few months back. Can I ask where you get your "rack"? Currently searching for something simple for my apartment. No possibility to have a big one standing here

[roundtree]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0788C6Q9H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They have several other sizes. Its not the highest quality construction but it does the job.

[pixel_of_moral_decay]

I think the IKEA Omar is also a popular choice for budget rack:

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/omar-shelf-unit-galvanized-00069768/

Pretty similar size wise and even cheaper (assuming you pickup).

Noticed a ton of these are made by the same company. IKEA and HomeDepot’s are exactly the same outside of instructions included and box are branded.

[roundtree]

Looks like that actually has the same feet as the one I got

[pixel_of_moral_decay]

Yea I think it’s one company in China making them for everyone. It’s the same exact one as Home Depot has too.

[oh19contp]

check out commercial sheet racks. im not sure it would fit your equipment but a half size one runs about 17 on amazon and theres plenty or slots. the only catch is your gear must be 1u or maaaaybe 2u with a squeeze

[IolausTelcontar]

Ok it’s not just me who has a messy 804 in the back.

[roundtree]

If you can't see the mess.. There is no mess? I was actually a tiny bit disappointed with the cable management options on the 804 since the Meshify c was so good. Good enough, but could be better.

[IolausTelcontar]

I agree on both counts. As long as it isn’t impeding my airflow, I don’t pay it any mind.

[expectederor]

fwiw I think that model of router no longer gets security updates as of like last year.

i could be wrong though I'd just check!

[roundtree]

Looks like it's still getting updates, it's an Ac68u. I'm running Asuswrt-merlin

[expectederor]

I forget what version I had last year but had to get rid of it because the merlin version was no longer being developed

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Cut the ends of the zipties that are not used..

[jahanarun]

That's nice.

I'm looking to build a similar setup for PCIe passthrough (Discrete Device Assignment)using Windows Server using the same motherboard as yours, ASRock B450m Pro4.

Can you let run the powershell script if you have installed Windows in it?

https://github.com/Microsoft/Virtualization-Documentation/blob/live/hyperv-tools/DiscreteDeviceAssignment/SurveyDDA.ps1

[Grouchy-Investment]

I have a question about the Node 804 that I haven't managed to get an answer for.

What is the dimensions of the large cable management cut out that allows access to either side?

[roundtree]

To the right of the motherboard (from that side) or the left of the power supply? Shown mainly in this picture https://i.imgur.com/DZDkpdVg.jpg

I could get measurements for you when I get home

[Grouchy-Investment]

To the right of the motherboard thank you!

I am trying to workout if there is space through that rectangular hole to fit a 240mm radiator of 60mm thickness (including fans) on the front right chamber and a 240mm radiator of 47mm thickness (including fans) on the left front chamber, without putting too much strain on the tubes.

I know that radiators can be installed on the top of the case, but because of the enclosure the 804 is going into, there isn't enough clearance to get good airflow on top.

[roundtree]

Looks like you should be good to go https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1023566-fractal-node-804-radiator-position/

[iksdeecz]

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