A 10GbE homelab plan needs the whole network checked
The plan starts from a small test server previously run on an old PC and moves toward a larger . Fiber cables already reach the modem, but the exact connection between the modem and the existing router is still . The main goals are redundancy and 10GbE speed.
A 20U rack is being prepared to leave room for future expansion. The current focus is not the whole future build, but whether fast 10GbE s and the basic network layout make sense. The plan assumes both 10GbE WAN and 10GbE LAN can be available, and that any connected device with a 10GbE NIC can use that speed.
The switch being considered supports VLAN.
Key points
- The plan grows from an old-PC test server into a larger setup.
- Fiber reaches the modem, but the modem-to-router connection is not yet confirmed.
- The main goals are redundancy and 10GbE speed, with a 20U rack for future growth.
- Devices need a 10GbE NIC to benefit from the planned fast network.
- The switch under consideration supports VLAN.