Ghost in the Rack

Topic

noise reduction

A collection of 3 issues

The Silent Sentinel: Building a Quiet Server Rack in My Bedroom (and Why My Partner Wasn't Happy)

My journey into homelab nirvana hit a snag: my partner. Discover how I tamed the beast of server noise and heat, turning a bedroom into a silent data center, all while keeping the peace (mostly!). This is a tale of acoustic engineering, smart monitoring, and the ultimate WAF (Wife Acceptance Fact...

My Quest for a Silent Bedroom Server Rack (and Why My Partner Still Wasn't Happy)

Join me on a personal journey to build the ultimate quiet server rack in my bedroom. I tackled fan noise, vibrations, and heat, learning a ton about acoustics and thermal management. But even with a 'silent' server, some challenges are less about decibels and more about domestic harmony!

My Adventure with Enterprise Switches: Loud, Hot, But Worth It

Join me on my homelab journey as I recount my battles with a beastly enterprise switch – its roaring fans and scorching temperatures were a challenge, but the advanced networking power it unlocked made every struggle worthwhile. From taming the noise to mastering VLANs, this was a true 'struggle ...