A small homelab setup shows what to add after basic self-hosting
The current home server setup uses an old Cudy router as a Wi-Fi access point and a Ubiquiti as the gateway. The main server has an i5-6500T processor and 8GB of memory, and it runs Nextcloud and Jellyfin with remote access through Tailscale. The second server has an Intel Pentium Duo processor and 4GB of memory, and it currently runs Immich.
A QNAP NAS handles most and backups. Possible next additions include Pi-hole or AdGuard Home for ad blocking across the whole home network, and for . Another open question is how to split and server resources between a busy main machine and a new empty machine.
The rack itself is a low-budget 3D-printed setup, with cable cleanup and layout improvements still left to do.
Key points
- The main server runs Nextcloud and Jellyfin and is reached remotely through Tailscale.
- The second server runs Immich, separating photo management from the main machine.
- A QNAP NAS is used for shared storage and backups.
- Pi-hole or AdGuard Home are possible choices for whole-network ad blocking.
- is a possible next service for smart home control.