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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.

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

Base Frequency 200 MHz
Burst Frequency 750 MHz
Max Memory 8GB
QuickSync Video Yes

Motherboard

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
  • 1x mSATA
  • 1x SATA
USB
  • 4x External USB 2.0 (Type-A)
  • 2x External USB 3.0 (Type-A)
  • 1x Internal USB 2.0 (mPCIe)
COM 1*RS232

Memory

Slot 1 Timetec Hynix IC 8GB DDR3L 1866MHz (1x8GB)
  • 2Rx8 Dual Rank
  • CAS Latency 13
  • 1.35V

Case

n/a

Storage

SATA1 Dogfish 128GB mSATA MLC SSD
SATA2 Inland Professional 120GB SATA MLC SSD

Cooling

n/a

Power Supply

n/a

UPS

Manufacturer APC
Model Back UPS PRO BN-M2 1500VA
Features
  • 900Watts / 1.5kVA
  • 6x Batter backed outlets
  • 4x Surge outlets

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

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