Since, my doctor recommend that I put more fiber in my diet- I decided to comply.

So… in a few hours, I will be running a few OS2 runs across my house, with 10G LR SFP+ modules.

Both runs will be from my rack to the office. One run will be dedicated for the incoming WAN connection (Coupled with the existing fiber that… I don’t want to re terminate). The other, will be replacing the 10G copper run already in place, to save 10 or 20w of energy.

This, was sparked due to a 10GBase-T module overheating, and becoming very intermittent earlier this week causing a bunch of issues. After replacing the module, links came back up and started working normally… but… yea, I need to replace the 10G copper links.

With only twinax and fiber 10G links plugged into my 8-port aggregation switch, it is only pulling around 5 watts, which is outstanding, given a single 10GBase-T module uses more then that.

Edit,

Also, I ordered the wrong modules. BUT… the hard part of running the fiber is done!

  • dot20@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Yeah Synology is pretty good with that kind of stuff (we use one at work). They’ve really just got a Linux system with custom management tools on top. Of course for DIY purposes, self-building is still cheaper and more flexible though.

    • HTTP_404_NotFound@lemmyonline.comOPEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I might have to give them another evaluation.

      My current issue… is just the amount of energy needed to run this bulk storage array… I need to identify a solution that allows me to have a large number of drives, good performance, AND low energy usage.