Physical Topology

Bare Metal Foundation

Explore the custom-built server nodes, high-density storage arrays, and robust physical infrastructure powering Stiaan's Lab.

Compute Hosts

Hypervisor Nodes

Each compute node is purpose-built for virtualization, running self-hosted hypervisors on robust bare metal. Processor configurations are optimized for specific workloads, ensuring efficient resource allocation across all lab services.

System Overview

Key Hardware Breakdown

2x

CPU Sockets

128GB

ECC RAM

72TB

ZFS Storage

24+

SAS Drives

Component Details

Chassis Configurations

Compute Host

NAS Storage Node

Backup Server

Dedicated rackmount chassis for primary virtualization, optimized for low-latency processing and high core count workloads. Features redundant power supplies.

High-density storage array with hot-swappable drive bays, configured for ZFS with multiple vdevs. Ensures data integrity and high availability for lab data.

Off-site backup server with automated replication, providing disaster recovery capabilities. Utilizes a low-power, high-reliability configuration for continuous operation.