Old Sun servers reused for home DNS and light hosting
Two old Sun V100 servers were rebuilt into a smaller shape that fits better in a living room. The machines had been unused in an attic for years, but now run OpenBSD and NetBSD for tasks. One role is a , and the setup also handles light hosting plus an for home services.
Each server uses about 20 watts, so the setup is not highly efficient, but it is still modest for old hardware kept in regular use. The OpenFirmware boot server code, Ansible roles, and 3D model files are available on GitHub.
Key points
- Two Sun V100 servers were rebuilt to be smaller and more living-room friendly.
- The machines run OpenBSD and NetBSD.
- They are used as a , for light hosting, and as an .
- is about 20 watts per server.
- OpenFirmware boot server code, Ansible roles, and are published on GitHub.