hardware_brainstorm_w_chaleb.md

ZephyrNET

://zephyr.network hardware ideas

shopping list

• https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/bUHQJ5x

networking

• 1x router+switch with wifi
• 3x wifi access point
• 2x 8port switch
• 24x ethernet cables (spool + headers + crimp - do a workshop)

machine

• 64gb ram

• 4tb hdd

• 24 cpu cores

• Full machines

• Save My Server - HP Proliant DL385p AMD Server (8-Port) 8 x 2.5" Gen8 - Custom Build

• Tim Gasser's cheap custom build

• https://www.mrcy.com/products/rugged-servers-and-subsystems/rugged-edge-servers/compact-and-small-servers

• https://www.newegg.com/p/2NS-000A-04FV5

• https://www.newegg.com/dell-poweredge-r820-rack/p/2NS-0008-4P5F4

• $444 - https://www.newegg.com/dell-poweredge-r410-rack/p/2NS-0008-4UC02

accessories

• cases
  • https://www.parts-express.com/Talent-RC12U19-ABS-Rack-Case-12U-19-Depth-233-304
  • $170 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GR2S--gator-gr-2s-standard-shallow-rack-case
  • $230 - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GTOUR2U--gator-g-tour-2u-ata-wood-rack-case
• Random mounting / fixing supplies?
  • Tape
  • Rope
  • Zip ties
  • Rubber bands

Graphics

• projector
• projector screen