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The Supermicro X11SSLF is the star of this build—efficient, stable, and perfect for small homelab projects like a Storj node. I like that Supermicro keeps things standardized, because it saves time with fitment (like IO shields) when you’re swapping parts around.
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Pros
- +Very power-efficient platform for 24/7 services
- +IPMI support for remote management
- +Good Supermicro standardization for case/IO compatibility
Cons
- -Heatsink compatibility can be tricky in 1U builds
- -PCIe slot may be physically x16 but electrically fewer lanes depending on board
