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oculink to PCIe Adapter
oculink to PCIe Adapter
This adapter is basically what enabled the whole “goofy but official” TrueNAS install attempt. I needed a way to break out to PCIe so I could hook up a GPU for BIOS/install and get things running, and yeah… mine was a little too short so painter’s tape made an appearance.
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Pros
- +Enables adding PCIe devices for troubleshooting/installation workflows
- +Useful for janky-but-effective homelab experiments
Cons
- -Fitment can be awkward depending on the chassis and adapter length
- -Adds complexity compared to a normal NAS setup
