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TP-Link Omada SG3428XPP-M2 Power Consumption and Testing

TP-Link Omada SG3428XPP-M2 Power Consumption and Testing

MichaelMar 23, 20253 min read

I purchased the TP-Link Omada SG3428XPP-M2 in March 2025 to put in my homelab. At the same time, I was upgrading to 10Gbe SFP+ across the network so this switch fit the bill perfectly. I’m a very electricity-conscious consumer, so…

Unraid at 10Gbe and 25Gbe with the X710-DA2 and XXV710-DA2

Unraid at 10Gbe and 25Gbe with the X710-DA2 and XXV710-DA2

MichaelMar 14, 202523 min read

I recently tested a few SFP+ and SFP28 cards and DACs/AOCs with Unraid, so I thought I’d share my findings in hopes that I can help someone else upgrade to something that is compatible. As you know by scanning through…

Docker Compose Stack for Home Assistant with Grafana and InfluxDB

Docker Compose Stack for Home Assistant with Grafana and InfluxDB

MichaelSep 21, 202410 min read

Documentation on this from a Docker Compose angle is sparse, so I wanted to share my stack that I’ve had running reliably for over a year. I run it on a Proxmox Virtual Machine, but your setup could differ so…

Ceiling Fan Smart Wall Switch With Fan Speed and Dimming Control

Ceiling Fan Smart Wall Switch With Fan Speed and Dimming Control

MichaelJul 19, 202411 min read

My house gets hot in the summer, and while central air helps, it’s not enough. I needed to find a reliable ceiling fan and smart switch that would work well together and give me controls at the wall since wireless…

Must-Have Open Source Ubuntu 24.04 & Debian 12 Applications

Must-Have Open Source Ubuntu 24.04 & Debian 12 Applications

MichaelFeb 26, 20242 min read

Nextcloud Desktop Client Usage: Sync files to Nextcloud Server The Nextcloud Desktop Client syncs to your Nextcloud Server so you will only find it useful if you already have a Nextcloud Server. I find that the client for Linux is…