202509140006 Migrating from the Node 804

As part of the 202412271311 Homelab Redesign 2025#^6b810e and 202412271311 Homelab Redesign 2025#^876ec4, we can to break down the node804 server into smaller modular and composable storage + compute units

Storage Node 1

Generally move into a Jonsbo N3 8 Bay NAS while minimizing on new purchases

1. Reuse preexisting hardware
   1. Intel 10400
   2. RAM
   3. Fans
   4. SAS HBA
   5. Lian Li SFX PSU (from my Linux workstation)
   6. Retain 2x Exos 12TB
2. Purchase
   1. 3x Exos 12TB
      1. Replace the pre-existing 2x 4TB Ironwolf and 3x 6TB Ironwolf with larger capacity drives to reduce wattage
      2. Migrate incremental into a singular drive pool with 5x Exos 12TB
      3. Make it easier to manage via one, single drive pool in TrueNAS
   2. Jonsbo N3 Case ✅
   3. z490 ITX Motherboard
3. Sell
   1. 2x Ironwolf 4TB (expected around $50 SGD sales)
   2. 3x Ironwolf 6TB (expected around $150-200 SGD sales)
4. Modularise w/ Proxmox
   1. TrueNAS VM
   2. Tailscale Exit Node LXC
   3. AdGuard Home LXC
   4. Coolify

Things to buy for homelab upgrades

• Metalsistem Shelf (for new home makeover)
• Jonsbo N3 Case
• Buy door vinyl sticker
• Design and buy the plywood for networking cabinet w/hinges
• ITX motherboard (z490m ITX for nas)
• ITX motherboard for 5800x
• Sell 3060 for 5060
• Design and build the 7u/8u rack with aluminum strut