u/Antblue

This is what I’ve gradually put together in the course of the last 3 months. Found some pretty spectacular deals, and I’m pretty content with where it’s at now. Unfortunately I can’t share much about the software yet, I’ve only recently finished configuring the VLANs and firewall rules to my liking.
I work for a tiny startup where we deploy and manage open-source software for smaller organizations, some small firms and practices. My buddy mentioned homelabs, and I figured it would make sense to invest in my own setup instead of experimenting with a live environment.
What was most surprising was that the ThinkSystem SE350 were never opened! According to the box, they were originally meant for a McDonalds, but I guess they never made it? They purchased the extended 5 year on-site warranty, so if it breaks before 2028, I'll be getting a visit from a very confused Lenovo employee.
I REALLY lucked out by taking my friend's HP Omen. Repairing the bent pins took some work, but it was TOTALLY worth it!
The best deal I got was the $80 N150 mini PC. Still can't believe it's real. Let me know if there are any questions!