My SECRET Server Room Project
NetworkChuck・18 minutes read
An individual reveals their secret project, a dedicated server room in a new house with advanced setup including multiple servers, microtick switches, and detailed configurations for networking needs. The process involves setting up the servers with specific specifications, installing hard drives, configuring switches for multiple VLANs, and utilizing command line interface for Microtech configuration.
Insights
- The individual has been diligently working on a secret project involving a dedicated server room in their new house, showcasing a commitment to enhancing their setup for improved functionality.
- The detailed process of configuring the server room includes intricate steps such as setting up multiple internet connections, installing specialized equipment like a micro tick switch, and utilizing command line interfaces for configuration, highlighting a meticulous approach to optimizing networking capabilities and efficiency.
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Recent questions
What is the purpose of the new studio?
To create a dedicated server room.
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Summary
00:00
"Creating Dedicated Server Room for Cloud Setup"
- The individual has been working on a secret project, a hidden room, for nearly a year and is eager to reveal it.
- The new studio is mentioned, with glimpses of the kitchen, living room, and video editing room shown.
- The previous setup in a small bedroom amidst family chaos, including a server room in a bathroom closet, is described.
- Due to the chaotic server room situation, a new house was purchased to create a dedicated server room.
- The server room is shown, still in progress, with messy cabling and an unfinished rack.
- Details of the server room include two internet connections, a dedicated AC unit, and a glass wall for display.
- Plans to turn the server room into a cloud-like setup are discussed, starting with building and configuring the rack.
- The server specifications are revealed, including a zon silver 42 10 CPU and 128GB of RAM per server.
- The process of installing hard drives into the servers is detailed, including challenges and exhaustion.
- The selection and setup of a micro tick switch with 24 10 gig SFP interfaces for networking requirements are explained, emphasizing the need for documentation.
10:13
Configuring Network Switches for Efficient Connectivity
- Set the management interface to receive DHCP.
- Installed the switch using cage nuts and plugged in servers and SFP cables.
- Connected two Microtech switches with 10 gig connections and bonded interfaces into an Ether channel.
- Configured 45 drive servers with bonded interfaces as trunks for multiple VLANs.
- Used command line interface instead of GUI for Microtech configuration.
- Removed interfaces from a bridge to create a bond and added them to a bridge for hardware offloading.
- Set frame types to allow tag VLANs to create trunks for connections between switches and access ports for specific VLANs.
