Even a small home server needs a power backup plan

A small homelab can lose several home services at once when power drops. This setup runs Plex on Windows, a Linux for file s, and on an ESXi server. The setup is moving from SmartThings to .

The server needs to stay on during short power glitches and during outages that may last about 1 hour. The main need is a practical power backup option and clear buying guidelines for this kind of setup.

Key points

  • The runs Plex, file s, and .
  • is moving from SmartThings to , so uptime matters more.
  • The target is protection from brief power glitches and outages of about 1 hour.
  • For a , include the router and storage in the power backup plan, not only the .
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