nostr:npub1hxfkcs9gvtm49702rmwn2aeuvhkd2w6f0svm4sl84g8glhzx5u9srk5p6t We are starting to invest in the equipment to run a node. Today we look at the Umbrel. We are wondering what other equipment/ software we will need in addition to the Umbrel. So far we understand we need:
•UPC
•SD Card Reader
• Raspberry Pi? Anything else for noobs with no idea but prepared to learn?
I would look at refurb dell micro towers. And and brand new SSD to swap in. And I can suggest looking at Start9 OS. This is what I’m running now.
The refurb dell is probably still cheaper than the RasPi and it is WAY more powerful.
you can run Umbrel on a PC as well.
a cable connection to your router is preferred (as opposed to WiFi)
a 2TB SSD is an optimal choice.
By the time you get a raspi, power supply, case, external hdd, and sd card you're looking at over $200, at which point I'd say just get a refurbished Dell Optiplex. They're much more reliable and higher performance than a Pi and if something breaks its modular and you can replace individual components, unlike a Pi. The same Docker container for RasPi will run in Ubuntu on an Intel Dell Optiplex, too.
