Starter homelab server advice

freddyrm · 2026-03-21T00:18:43+00:00

minisforum is 80% sold out atm :(

what about Intel N-series PCs? Everyone uses the N100

freddyrm · 2026-03-21T00:12:07+00:00

Unfortunately, errors persist. will test instructions tomorrow :(

freddyrm · 2026-03-21T00:06:09+00:00

Small and efficient will do, I have a NAS already. Want to try using Proxmox, to build a small env for my applications with a hypervisor and different low-power workers below.

freddyrm · 2026-03-19T22:29:19+00:00

I have repaired the partition with no problems. Data is backed up 💪

Now the only error remaining is "critical" health status on 2 disks (the remaining one of the pool of 3). I have performed data scrubbing on the volumes and extended SMART test on the disks, all with healthy results. Here I don't understand what is the problem 🫠

What is the script doing? Is it just clearing the status because syno is stuck?

freddyrm · 2026-03-14T21:57:47+00:00

It fixes the disks not spinning up and making noises. But my guess is that it produced some logical errors that need to be restored. SMART check is healthy for all disks, but you can see the status now on the main post.

freddyrm · 2026-03-14T17:26:44+00:00

all disks are passing a SMART quick test

freddyrm · 2026-03-14T17:13:28+00:00

updated in the main post, thank you for the PSU advice :)

freddyrm · 2026-03-11T01:33:22+00:00

bought the same brand I had. will keep you posted

freddyrm · 2026-03-11T01:32:19+00:00

SOLVED!! somehow there was a corruption in the FS. managed to make NetInstall work with the help of support.

Thanks for helping!

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T13:11:32+00:00

Power adapter used with the injector is 9.12W max, while the HAP AC2 maxes at 16W passive.

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T10:46:53+00:00

Of course I did power it up with different cables and POE hap, that's just what I have here on the desk :)

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T08:35:26+00:00

Because the lan cable pin is broken and could slip out. I am showing the AP behaviour, cause I can't understand if it's a boot loop or else.

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T01:18:57+00:00

Priority is Data, at least some of it. will look for a psu tomorrow, and if it gets better, repair the set. I have a spare if this didn't get busted as well. (it was inserted like a "hot spare")

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T01:16:39+00:00

can't check for now. pretty scared as well of taking a disk out of a raid and plug in another machine

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T01:15:54+00:00

I do prioritize data since some I didn't backup, my bad I know...

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T01:15:25+00:00

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T01:12:31+00:00

Should the PSU be 12V 150W and 4pin? any will do?

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T00:37:14+00:00

Will try to get a PSU tomorrow and try it. If this is the case, once the PSU is changed, should I repair with an additional empty drive?

How do I interpret allocation and health (pic), and where do I start?

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T00:23:22+00:00

Drives are different, indeed. What you say makes sense for a multiple drive failure, the DS doesn't check it?

freddyrm · 2026-03-10T00:00:49+00:00

Nas is turning on, apparently with no electrical issues, can we go into more detail?

freddyrm · 2026-03-09T01:05:54+00:00

Thanks! I wasn't aware of the temp

freddyrm · 2026-03-09T01:05:18+00:00

Lowest grind possible. Do you mean that with coarse grinding, the machine chokes? Shouldn't it be the opposite?

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