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Proxmox instance running virtualized network infrastructure.
Physical Hardware
Basic Components
This is a Mini PC purchased from AliExpress to act as a router/firewall. It only provides expansion through USB and focuses more on power efficiency than raw performance. This allows it to run without any fan for cooling.
Compute
Processor
Intel Pentium N4200 - Provides excellent mix between performance and efficiency using only 6W.
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| Cores / Threads |
4 / 4 |
| Base Frequency |
1.1 GHz |
| Burst Frequency |
2.5 GHz |
| Cache |
2MB L2 Cache |
| TDP |
6W |
GPU
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 505
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| Base Frequency |
200 MHz |
| Burst Frequency |
750 MHz |
| Max Memory |
8GB |
| QuickSync Video |
Yes |
Motherboard
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| Form Factor |
Proprietary |
| CPU |
Soldered Intel Pentium N4200 |
| Chipset |
unknown |
| Memory |
1x DDR3L 1866MHz SODIMM, 1.35V, Max 8GB |
| Video |
1x HDMI |
| Networking |
4x Intel i211AT 1GbE |
| PCI |
none |
| Storage |
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| USB |
- 4x External USB 2.0 (Type-A)
- 2x External USB 3.0 (Type-A)
- 1x Internal USB 2.0 (mPCIe)
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| COM |
1*RS232 |
Memory
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Slot 1  |
Timetec Hynix IC 8GB DDR3L 1866MHz (1x8GB)
- 2Rx8 Dual Rank
- CAS Latency 13
- 1.35V
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Case
n/a
Storage
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SATA1  |
Dogfish 128GB mSATA MLC SSD |
SATA2  |
Inland Professional 120GB SATA MLC SSD |
Cooling
n/a
Power Supply
n/a
UPS
Add-On Cards
n/a
Base Install
Operating System
Proxmox Virtual Environment 6.x
Configuration
Proxmox configuration has been transitioned to being automated by an Ansible Role
LXC / ember
Description
LXC container acting as a router/firewall. You can read more about how it is setup at Project Router.
Configuration
Resources
| Hostname |
CPU |
Memory |
| ember |
4 vCPU |
2048MB |
Storage
| Mount Point |
Source |
Mount Path |
Size |
Options |
| rootfs |
apool-zfs:subvol-100-disk-0 |
/ |
2GB |
noatime |
Networking
Interfaces
| ID |
Type |
Name |
Link |
IPv4 Address |
IPv6 Address |
Description |
| net0 |
physical |
eth0 |
enp1s0 |
DHCP |
DHCPv6 |
WAN |
| net1 |
bridge |
eth1 |
vmbr0 |
- |
- |
LAN |
Installed Software
LXC / pihole
Description
A LXC container running Pi-Hole to provide DNS caching and advertisement blocking.
Configuration
Resources
| Hostname |
CPU |
Memory |
| backup |
2 vCPU |
512MB |
Storage
| Mount Point |
Source |
Mount Path |
Size |
Options |
| rootfs |
apool-zfs:subvol-101-disk-0 |
/ |
2GB |
noatime |
Networking
Interfaces
| ID |
Name |
Bridge |
IP Address |
Description |
| net0 |
bridge |
eth0 |
vmbr0 |
DHCP |
LXC / adguard
Description
A LXC container running AdGuard Home to provide DNS caching and advertisement blocking.
Configuration
Resources
| Hostname |
CPU |
Memory |
| adguard |
2 vCPU |
512MB |
Storage
| Mount Point |
Source |
Mount Path |
Size |
Options |
| rootfs |
apool-zfs:subvol-101-disk-0 |
/ |
2GB |
noatime |
Networking
Interfaces
| ID |
Name |
Bridge |
IP Address |
Description |
| net0 |
bridge |
eth0 |
vmbr0 |
DHCP |