$399 For Eight Nodes – The Perfect Homelab Server???

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Who doesn’t like Multinode servers? Cramming as much compute into the smallest space possible is always fun, no matter how old the hardware is. Today, we’re going back to 2012, and the birth of Supermicro’s Microcloud. Sure, it’s 13 years old, but I think it could still be useful here in 2025. Plus, you can snag a complete setup with 8-Nodes for just $399!

But first… What am I drinking???

Santiam Brewing (Salem, OR) Pirate Stout Rum-Barrel Aged (8.0%)

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Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
1:49 – Current VM Servers
4:07 – Difficulties with Giant Servers
5:20 – Sponsor (Meter.com)
6:49 – Supermicro Microcloud from 2012???
12:53 – What’s the plan?
17:48 – Santiam Pirate Stout